Hi peeps! Trying to keep the Easter candy love flowing, you know. I actually really dislike those rubbery marshmallows, but they’re fun to microwave!
Read on for a proposition and a sweet GIVEAWAY!
Wiggs at The Beholder hosted a fun contest last week. And I WON! I think it’s because a bird pooped on me on Tuesday. That’s good luck, right? Or TMI. You pick! Anyway, she asked her readers to submit their favorite workout song and compiled them into an iMix for everyone to download and enjoy. Check out the songs and how to get the mix-ity mix here.
So, this contest got me thinking. I listen to music when I’m working out. I listen to music when I’m walking hastily to and from work or leisurely around the city on a lovely day. I listen to music when I’m relaxing on an airplane or primping for a night out. I have a soundtrack for so many parts of my life. But you know where the music is missing?
In my kitchen!
I never get my iTunes going when I’m baking it up in there. That, my friends, is no longer going to be acceptable. I need a baking playlist! You know – a collection of playful, happy, la-dee-dah songs that get you boogying in your apron and singing into your spatula. This is where you and the giveaway come in…
Leave a comment and tell me a great song to get busy in the kitchen with! That’s entry #1. Bonus entry for linking back to this post on your own blog. We want all the songs we can get over here!
You have until Friday, April 24 @ midnight EST to enter your song. I’ll then randomly pick one winner and send that reader a batch of the freshly baked – and easily mailable! - Sweet & Natural treat of their choice. For everyone else, no worries. I’ll do something for you too! All songs suggested will be made into The Official Sweet & Natural Playlist on iTunes – ready and waiting for your listening enjoyment.
Get those musical ideas flowing! Can’t wait to see your suggestions!
Cassie – Is it You.
I’m addicted to that song.
“suga suga” by frankie j!
sorry – that was just the first song that popped into my head after i saw “baking.”
Omigod omigod omigod….what sooooonnnnggg….presssssurrrrre….
Okay. I’ve made a decision. The song is: “Ensemble” by Coeur de Pirate.
Now I’m worried I’ve made the wrong choice. But I’m sticking with it. (Don’t add this to the playlist, but anything by the Ditty Bops is AMAZING for baking to. Or for serving dinner to. Same for Rodrigo y Gabriela. OKAY I’LL STOP. And don’t feel like you have to add those to the list, or you’ll go broke. Trust.)
“Gives You Hell” The All American-Rejects
It’s sassy. And good for when you bake to de-stress.
I totally put that hyphen in the wrong spot.
This just gives me an excuse to plead for you to feed my hungry college mouth. Do it because we’re related? 0:-)
Oh…I can’t choose just one. Here are a few that come to mind:
The Mountain – Heartless Bastards
Anything by Gaelic Storm
Wannabe in L.A. by Eagles of Death Metal
Cross Your Fingers by Laura Marling
Misery Business by Paramore
I could go on here….
I linked back too.
Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson. Particularly good if you’re actually making banana pancakes, but it’s a great song nonetheless.
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Old School Song-
The March Violets- Turn to the Sky
This is such a cute idea! Let me see. What about Candy Girl by New Edition.
Also, I’ve been baking with Easter Candy and Spelt. I linked to your spelt post.
“if you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain” always gets me baking away..it is so upbeat and you can dance/twirl in the kitch
yes I twirl!
“Right Round” by Flo Rida.
What a great idea, Ashley! I don’t put music on often enough in the kitchen, either.
I’m a classic rock girl through and through, so my suggestion is Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard – sure, the lyrics are a little dirty, but the tune is catchy and I always find myself wanting to dance when it comes on
Do it Well by Jennifer Lopez
Jack Johnson – Banana Pancakes!!!
I could not pick just one, especially since I don’t know your music tastes. So here’s a few take your pick
Let it All Hang Out-The Hombres (Elizabethtown Soundtrack)
Mony Mony-Billy Idol
Sour Cherry-The Kills
Mannequin-Britney Spears
“Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayer, or anything by him! I like to turn on his cd while I cook cause it’s relaxing :>
Oooh, what fun. Whenever I need to put some energy in my step, I listen to “Temptation” by New Order! xo
Definately “Pour Some Sugar On Me”
Get a little freaky while baking up a storm!
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“What a Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke is the perfect baking song. It’s relaxing and sweet, and makes me want to bake tons of cakes ; )
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I can’t think of one song but I do like listening to Jimmy Eat World while I’m cooking or cleaning, pretty much any song by them is a winner in my book.
Tangerine by Led zeppelin
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All your treats look so yummy, I follow clean eating so they are perfect for me. I better pick a good song so you can keep baking up a storm!
How about Highway to Hell by ACDC it’s a classic and fun and upbeat plus for some reason it seem
I also have to second the Pour some Sugar on Me. That was my first thought but it was taken.
“Send Me On My Way,” Rusted Root.
Especially good for anything that requires tossing, flipping, or high-speed mixing! =D
Tamacun by rodrigo y gabriela – if you don’t find yourself swaying and dancing i’d be surprised…
ahhh what a lovely idea!!! I need this playlist- I LIVE in my kitchen now! lol
The Old Apartment- Barenaked Ladies
LOOOOVE IT!
that was supposed to say it seems to fit… not sure what happened
I love anything Jack Johnson or John Mayer while I am in the kitchen. I also like Natasha Bedingfield and Sara Baralis
I would have to say “Spiralling” by Keane. I bake to their latest cd all the time, and that song is great to jam to
Tegan and Sara- Back in your head- that always has me singing along!
sara bareilles- love song
a very up beat song..really keeps you motivated!
Heart it Races (As played by Dr.Dog) by Architecture in Helsinki. Thanks for the giveaway!
Here for the Party by Gretchen Wilson
You’ve got me inspired to make a kitchen playlist now!
Love Lockdown-Kanye West
I love old Motown music…my husband and I danced to a Stevie Wonder song at our wedding. Also, Michael Buble! I love to put him on and have a glass of red wine while I cook dinner. Here are a few favorites that will definitely make you sing and dance while baking!
Everything – M. Buble
I Was Made to Love Her and For Once in My Life (our wedding song!) – Stevie Wonder
Easy – The Commodores
Ain’t No Woman Like The One I’ve Got – Four Tops
Be My Baby – Ronettes
Good luck putting together your playlist! Such a great idea!