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Sheldon Martin[_4_] Sheldon Martin[_4_] is offline
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Default Can you smell when pasta is done?

On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:50:20 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "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.


I'l bet Julie loves her gardeners freshly made creamy dreamy mayo.