In one of our favourite Karen Dalton tracks she sings 'Yesterday, any way you made it was just fine’. One way we make it through the day is by cooking. No matter what you choose to cook, from a simple scrambled egg to a three-cheese soufflé, there’s no denying it’s an all-encompassing sensory experience that brings about a delicious reward — eating a meal you made yourself.

To dial-up the meditative effects, we recommend cooking with a well-curated playlist. For Music to Cook To, we’ve delved into an eclectic early 1970s mix — pour a glass of wine, push play and let the day slip away.