Is there such a thing as sexy soup? What would be the sexiest ingredients you could imagine adding to soup? Is coconut sexy? How about plantains or mangoes? Raisins, maybe? Is sweetness a necessary component of sexiness?
And while, at first glance, you might not think so, I would argue that garlic is very, very sexy. Flavor, in general, is incredibly sensual. Which do you think is the sexier herb--cilantro or basil? How about the earthier members of your spice rack like turmeric or fennel?
Would a sexy soup have to have heat, too? I'm guessing most people would share my "yes," but what kind of heat? Should it be cayenne pepper kind of spicy or have the kick of jalapenos? And how hot do you like it? Spicy until sweat drips down your cleavage or just until you get a warm flush on your cheeks?
How about color? Do you imagine that a sexy soup is a bright color or a muddy mixture of ingredients? What about texture? Should a sexy soup be thick or thin? Smooth or chunky?
And, what's your idea of sexy music to listen to while you cook or eat (or even feed someone) your succulent creation? Sade or Norah Jones? Counting Crows or Kings of Leon? Maybe you prefer Madonna or George Michael? Marvin Gaye or Ray Charles? Usher or R. Kelly? How about Marcia Ball or Susan Tedeschi? Ben Harper or John Mayer? Or maybe some Sue Jorge or Los Fabulocos?
