On Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:27:38 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>For as long as I can remember, I could tell when cookies were done by the
>smell. As the years went by, I could tell this with other foods such as
>potatoes and other baked goods.
>
>I just boiled some whole wheat spaghetti but failed to set the timer. I
>normally set it for one minute less than is called for on the package (the
>lower number) because I like it quite al dente.
>
>I stuck close to the stove. Tested it once. Not done.
>
>Turned my back to do something at the sink and smelled it. It was done! I
>immediately shut off the heat, tasted it and...perfect!
>
>This is a first. But I'm very happy that I've acquired this skill.

I bet you can sniff when your gardner's noodle is at it's ripest al
dente before buzzing him in. LOL