February 24, 2011

February Cooking Music

Listening to music in the kitchen can be relaxing for some people, but for others who are already freaked out just by having to cook, music can be distracting. I change the music I listen to based on what’s going on in my house and, of course, my mood. It just depends on how focused I need to be. If my kids are running in and out of the kitchen and I am in a rush to get dinner on the table, I play something mellow and groovy. If I am having friends over for a meal, I might play some Celia Cruz, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz or Charlie Palmieri—energetic and fun salsa that my kids start dancing to, instead of trying to get my attention. Other times, I love a little soul or R&B. I’ve put together a list this month that’s got a nice kitchen vibe. I hope you like it.

Lovely Day by Bill Withers
Don’t Lie by The Black Eyed Peas
Love Come Down by Evelyn “Champagne” King
It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me by Barry White
Get Together by Madonna
Betterman by Musiq Soulchild
I Need You by The Dey
I Wanna Thank Ya by Angie Stone
Just Breathe by Pearl Jam
Lovers In Japan by Coldplay

Or you can download all of these songs at once from my February Cooking Music playlist on iTunes (you’ll need iTunes to open it).

Posted by Jessica Seinfeld
Category: Cooking Music
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