Best aphrodisiacs to suit your zodiac sign

February 6, 9:47 AMLA Food ExaminerDee Long

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All's fair in love and war...but cookbook author Martha Hopkins (www.intercourses.com)  can help you get a leg up in understanding the kinds of foods that will get the object of your affections in the mood for amour on Valentine's Day if you know their zodiac sun sign. To find theirs - or yours -, check out  the birth date at (www.astrology-online.com):

Aquarius: unpretentious, unusual flavor fusions (e.g. sausage with fig sauce)

Pisces:  exotic, chewy textures and fish (e.g. curried oysters with chardonnay)

Aries: open to a wide variety of flavors, spicy curries and chiles (e.g. Jamaica wings)

Taurus: indulgent, rich, savory dishes (e.g. grilled lamb with coffee rub)

Gemini:  experimental, tapas-style variety (e.g. artichoke bottoms with chevre and thyme)

Cancer: Nurturing, traditional comfort foods ( e.g. grand marnier strawberries over country biscuits)

Leo: Luxurious, presentation over taste (e.g. petals in white chocolate)

Virgo: Health-conscious, organic and wholesome (e.g. honey-drenched figs)

Libra: Gracious host fond of small, beautiful details (e.g. sugared basil tuille cups with lemon sorbet)

Scorpio: daring, briny, sharp flavors (e.g. Sicilian bruschetta with artichokes and olives)

Sagittarius: adventuresome, around the world cuisine (e.g. Indian-spiced lamb gyro with mint mayonnaise)

Capricorn:  refined and classic, familiar yet tasty (e.g. basil and tomato confit)

Until our next food find...may all your food finds be fabulous!