European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 01, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                By John m. Leighty United press International Steven Mark Weiss says reaching or the stars to reveal a person s eating habits was natural and whimsical mixing of his two major lifelong interests food and astrology however he finds culinary professionals shunning his approach that suggests the Best menu for seducing a Taurus the kind of ice Cream preferred by a gemini or the favorite junk food of a Virgo. I am now officially a Maverick of the food Industry said Weiss a chef and restaurant consultant who claims astrological Sun signs May influence not Only personality and behaviour but also eating habits in his latest Book signs of table Breitenbush publishers $9.95. My no 1 Job was to create an entertainment said Weiss. Unfortunately anything relating to astrology is often rejected out of hand and my approach to the subject matter has been frightening to Many people in the Lood Field " Weiss who previously authored / was a food writer Lor Iho Cia admits to lakes an ornery approach to what is often a Sarto Stancl subject cuisine. I say come on this is about food which should be one of the Lun endeavours in life. It s a pleasurable Pursuit that some people take too  besides said Weiss he did t just use astrological research to come to he conclusion that seducing Taurus is easier Wilh lobster berries and Cream that geminis generally prefer Vanilla or Coffee ice Cream or that virgos like snacking on Popcorn he personally interviewed people of each sign. I interviewed 300 people about a third were food professionals the rest were people i annoyed on air planes and other places said Weiss adding that the results of the questionnaire showed a degree of conformity within each astrological sign. Aquarian had the wildest answers said Weiss himself an aquarian born Between Jan. 20 to feb. 18. I asked one woman if she dieted and she looked at me and said do you mean in past lives too " Michael Mccarthy an aquarian who runs Mccarthy s restaurant in Santa Monica calif., he said was asked what his favorite last food was and replied i like big Mac s from Macdonald s Wilh the fresh Mayonnaise and tarragon sauce like when they first  Weiss said he thought everyone would like pizza but found that Capricorn dec. 22 to Jan. 19 considered astrologically to be determined serious rational conservative and a bit sly to have a consistent reaction against the snack food. It s a sign that s concerned Wilh Public image and it s difficult to eat pizza Well in Public. Also pizza is a Little too common for their  another Surprise he said was that scorpios oct. 23 to nov. 22 shunned fresh fruit As being too mild and Sweet for their nature. Their tastes leaned toward spicy and acidic  Weiss said he s had a 20-year interest in both food and astrology they be been Rny two most sincere intellectual interests so it was inevitable that the two would merge Weiss said. My approach might not be very scientific but it s not purely fabrication either. The information is valid in terms of he Sample group that was  he said the eating patterns of people tended to fit some preconceptions of personality types within each of the 12 astrological signs but concedes that the guide to tastes should be approached More for fun than fact. Here Are some recipes that Weiss said lend to be favourites of the astrological sign under which they were created. For gemini. May 22 to june 21an astrological sign of intellect and curiosity Small Savory appetizers and lighter meats of fowl or fish seem to predominate said Weiss Here s a recipe he says a gemini would probably find interesting Birds of Paradise serves 2 2 comish game hens 4 cup sliced scallions 4 cloves diced garlic Olive Oil dash of Pepper dash of celery Salt it Teaspoon Sage a Teaspoon thyme 1 Large Bay Leaf it Teaspoon Rosemary 1 cup Chicken Broth i cup Sherry 1 cup mushrooms in an electric Skillet saute garlic in Olive Oil at about 250 degrees add hens and Brown on each Side Salt and Pepper lightly. Add Chicken Broth mushrooms scallions All seasonings and Sherry. Baste hens Wilh assimilated liquid reduce to simmer and Cook covered of 20-30 minutes. Serve with wild Rice and fresh asparagus with Hollan Daise sauce or something comparable. For a Taurus april 20 to May 21astrologically considered sensuous desserts Are alluring. Here s a offering sour Cream Coffee cake it cup butter i cup shortening 11a cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sour Cream 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract 2 cups sifted flour 1 Teaspoon baking powder Teaspoon baking soda Topping 1 cup chopped walnuts