Photo by Natasha Sahu Listen, I’m not a picky eater. I remember being told by my mom about how when I was a kid, I would just sit there and quietly eat everything. When my brother was born and he cried at everything that touched his plate, I sat there and ate my food. But if there is one thing...

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Photo by Natasha Sahu I’ve mentioned many times before how much I hated my mom’s pasta growing up. She most likely won’t see this anyway, so I think I can trash her pasta a little more before a family friend snitches on me. Growing up, my mom was an amazing cook, but if there was one thing she couldn’t make,...

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Illustrations by Andrea NebhutAries: Spa day If anyone knows the definition of treat yourself, it’s an Aries. This fire sign is competitive, independent and has no problem putting themselves first. You deserve a break from the craziness that life is throwing at you, and there's not a more ideal self-care day than a spa day. Taurus: Art or cooking classTaurus'...

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Illustration by Ren Rader New year, new me, as they say. When I logged onto Twitter on New Year's Day, everyone was announcing to the world their resolutions for the new year. As your resident Aquarius, I’m here to say that time is a social construct and that resolutions should not be constricted to the new year, but rather whenever...

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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut Aries: Clowns You have a chaotic energy about you, Aries, and you need the world to see it. You keep people on their toes, and everyone is still trying to figure you out. Taurus: Silly Bandz You’re strong and dependable, Taurus. You have the ability to be still and listen to others for long periods of...

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Illustrations by Ren Rader Aries: BiryaniSet your tongue on fire, fire sign. A spicy person like you needs to fill your stomach with the spices that make this dish the favorite of South Asians everywhere. Taurus: CaviarYou act pricey, but it’s never with bad intention. You have an affinity for the finer things in life, but it doesn’t have to...

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Photo by Kayla Padilla Fall is one of the most important times for a Hindu. Cultural festivals come at you at least once a week, and you have to be extroverted enough to keep up. Every year, my mom has hosted a Diwali party at our home. She spends days prepping, cleaning, buying flowers and ingredients and preparing a vast...

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Illustration by Ren Rader As much as I hate being a part of the Indian-American diaspora, it’s really funny how much I can’t help seeing the parallels of my lives. In India, my family lived in a small coastal town of Odisha, about 15 minutes from the beach. When I was about three-and-a-half we moved to Houston, a large Gulf...

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Illustration by Ren Rader Putting some pretzel sticks on a marshmallow is nothing new, try out some new Halloween and fall-themed recipes to make your party a super hit!Halloween FireballDrink responsibly and legally, please! Fall season is Fireball season, so try something new for a change. Makes: One punch bowl Ingredients:1 bottle Central Market brand apple vanilla Italian soda½ B’low...

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Illustrations by Andrea NebhutAries: SuperheroDoes it not get exhausting being a fire sign always filled with fire? Have you ever taken a day off? You’re too energetic, maybe flying it out would help. Taurus: CelebrityIt’s pretty easy to pull off an Ariana Grande look these days. You appreciate good looks, and your Instagram feed is filled with many celebrity styles...

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