Video: Jamie Oliver, “Food is Like Music”

By WorldLink Staff | January 14, 2013 | Leave a Comment

In this video, British chef Jamie Oliver shares his passion for food as a creative act.

Just like music, the same few food ingredients can provide inspiration for a variety of inventive dishes. Each dish expresses a certain mood, origin, taste, and personality. How is food like music to you? Join the conversation on Facebook.

Here are some ideas for how music and art might inspire your experience with food:

Be creative: Allow cooking to be an outlet for creativity and expression – have fun with it! Try cooking with lots of different colors, textures, and spices. What are some other ways you can experiment in the kitchen?
Keep it simple: As Jamie says, some of the best tracks have simple, catchy beats. Simple recipes with wholesome ingredients can make for delicious meals. Try preparing a tasty meal with as few ingredients as possible, and discover how many meal variations you can come up with.
Listen to music: What is the soundtrack of your meals? Is there music that would enhance your experience of preparing and eating food?