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Default Can you smell when pasta is done?

Julie Bove wrote:
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> "Mike Duffy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:27:38 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> >> I'm very happy that I've acquired this skill.

> >
> > My aunt throws a piece against the wall. If it sticks, it is done.
> >
> > Of course, followers of the Flying Spaghetti Monster treat this as a
> > desecrating sacrilege, because spaghetti can fly on its own volition.
> >
> > Halenoodlia.

>
> I tried that years ago. Not very reliable and it doesn't always stick.


I time my noodles then
I test my spaghetti noodles by tasting them. Tossing one against
a wall to see if it sticks sounds really stupid to me and
probably a myth that some people actually believe.

Note: an overcooked noodle will stick to the wall too.