Musical Inspiration: A Culinary Playlist

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about inspiration. Cooking for me is a complete joy, but being creative with food also requires bringing together tastes, experiences, and thoughts from all over and continuing to be inspired on a daily basis. I’ve decided it’s really important to be an inspiration hog! Grab it whenever and wherever you can….One thing that is a must when I’m cooking is great music in the background – it allows me to zone out and just do my thing. And, oftentimes, it’s the thing I need to get my creative juices flowing. So with that, I thought I would share with you guys my current playlist – what I’m listening to when I’m working on recipes in the kitchen.

Here goes in no particular order…Now, I totally realize how eclectic this is, but my music, like my food, comes from all over, geographically and otherwise!

Electric Relaxation – A Tribe Called Quest

Samba Triste – Stan Getz

I Chase the Devil – Lee Scratch Perry

Dreamworld – Robin Thicke

What You Need – The Weeknd

Unthinkable – Alicia Keys

Glory Box – Portishead

Hometown Glory – Adele

You’re My Thrill – Amel Larrieux

The Sweetest Thing – Lauren Hill

Candela – Buena Vista Social Club

Water No Get Enemy – Fela Kuti