Between the rhythm of the double knives and the chatter of the pressure cooker, I feel like I should be doing a scat up here.. I'll spare you that horrible pain, though.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares kitchen sounds to music and jokes about singing scat.
- In plain terms
- Kitchen sounds sound like music so he feels like singing.
- What can you take from it?
- Cooking can feel rhythmic and musical.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds inspire you?
- How does rhythm affect cooking?
Another view
The comparison is metaphorical and subjective.
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