Here, in wine country, we are used to seeing wine pairing ideas on restaurant menus, and visits to winery tasting bars might include suggestions for what food the wine tastes like.

But what about other elements in the environment? Have you ever thought about how the music you hear during a meal might affect how it tastes?

This week I’m exploring an out-of-the-box sensory experience that might add another level to your dining. There is some interesting history and science here. Maybe you’ll be inspired to give it a try.

Much of the history of singing food or dishes that make noise is more symbolic than actual. The singing blackbirds in the nursery rhyme pie presented to the king would have been live birds in a pie shell with a lid, presented for the show of their release at a banquet.

The sounds of dishes cooking have been explored in movies and advertising – bubbling........

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