Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of FEB 11 - feb 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The people who love you unconditionally deserve your attention, not just those who support you when the conditions are exactly right. During the upcoming week, you may work harder than usual to reach your goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be filled with discontent in the week ahead; use it to discover what you need to release or can improve in your life. Fulfill any family obligations with an open heart and do not begin anything new.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your spirits up and concentrate on the best and highest. In the week ahead you might become cynical if you hear too many negative comments or untruthful gossip. Avoid being a victim of someone else’s agenda.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be cautious and avoid making new or unusual investments in the week to come. You may not want to settle for less than you deserve, so you should wait for a worthy opportunity. Maintain a non-judgmental attitude.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Universal law states that like attracts like and what goes around comes around. If you are putting out bad vibes, you will likely attract the same from others. In the week ahead, do your best to be fair and to honor your commitments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As the week begins, do your best toward every facet of your responsibilities and keep an eye peeled for problems that could affect your health. A supervisor may scrutinize your work. Realign your thoughts from the abstract to the tangible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): No one ever created a masterpiece on their first try. Take practical steps to develop your creative talents. Avoid overspending to satisfy an obsession in the early part of the week. You may see things differently late this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): First things first. Handle your responsibilities and take any family problems seriously. Apply self-discipline if you aspire to becoming proficient in something. By the end of the week, you may earn some unexpected recognition.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be honest about your mistakes since the truth always comes out; use the opportunity to learn the lesson. Put plans on hold and wait for better timing. Focus on handling your responsibilities in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on saving money, especially if you are tempted to act on impulses. You or a family member may want what you can’t have in the first half of the week. Work hard to earn money and save for the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As this week unfolds, you may realize that some problems you encounter are outside your control. Your response to any situation, however, is within your control. Steer clear of power struggles and confrontations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may possess a gift, but in the week ahead, may notice that other people have refined and polished theirs. Let others be examples and practice more until you’ve stepped up your game. Take the rough edges off to shine.

PULL APART THIS STICKY-SWEET TREAT AND SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

By America’s Test Kitchen

Monkey Bread

Serves 8

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Vegetable oil spray

1 pound pizza dough, room temperature

1/3 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons milk

1. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place melted butter in a second small bowl. Spray 8-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil spray.

2. Spray counter lightly with vegetable oil spray. Place dough on greased counter and pat into 6-inch square. Use kitchen shears to cut dough in half. Cut each half into 3 strips (you’ll have 6 strips total). Cut each strip into 6 even pieces (you’ll have 36 pieces total).

3. Roll each piece of dough into a ball. Dip each ball in melted butter to coat, roll in brown sugar mixture, then place in greased pan. Cover bottom of pan with dough balls in single layer.

4. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place until dough balls are puffy and have risen slightly (about 1/2 inch), 1 to 2 hours.

5. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. When dough is ready, discard plastic. Place pan in oven and bake until top of monkey bread is light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

6. Transfer pan to cooling rack and let monkey bread cool for 5 minutes (no longer).

7. Place a large plate on top of the pan. Carefully flip out monkey bread onto the plate. Remove pan. Let cool for 10 minutes before glazing.

8. In a third small bowl, stir powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Use spoon to drizzle glaze over monkey bread. Serve warm.

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