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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

Sheldon Martin wrote:
> 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.
>
>

Reminds yoose of them pineapples Popeye?

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.

You lucked out, Julie. You had already tasted it and
knew it was almost done. Time your pasta.
And make your own mayo.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> 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.
>
> You lucked out, Julie. You had already tasted it and
> knew it was almost done. Time your pasta.
> And make your own mayo.

I can't make my own mayo. I only use a little bit at a time. As I said
prior, vegan mayo requires odd ingredients not readily available and it
doesn't keep.

On 8/19/2020 6:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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.
>>
>> You lucked out, Julie. You had already tasted it and
>> knew it was almost done.Â* Time your pasta.
>> And make your own mayo.
>
> I can't make my own mayo. I only use a little bit at a time. As I said
> prior, vegan mayo requires odd ingredients not readily available and it
> doesn't keep.

There are many other brands of vegan mayo you could try. You're just
insist you won't like them.

As for "smelling the pasta", I doubt it. It's not a "skill".

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 8/19/2020 6:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> You lucked out, Julie. You had already tasted it and
>>> knew it was almost done. Time your pasta.
>>> And make your own mayo.
>>
>> I can't make my own mayo. I only use a little bit at a time. As I said
>> prior, vegan mayo requires odd ingredients not readily available and it
>> doesn't keep.
>
> There are many other brands of vegan mayo you could try. You're just
> insist you won't like them.
>
I *have* trird them.There are not *many* in this area. As I said before,
they break downand become watery. They might be okay to use on a sandwich to
be eaten immediatly. But wait 20 minutes and you have soggy bread. In a cold
salad such as tuna or potato, they leave a watery mess at the bottom of the
bowl and there is nothing to hold the salad together.

> As for "smelling the pasta", I doubt it. It's not a "skill".

I think it is and it woke me up today. my gardener was cooking pasta and
walked off. I shut the heat off for him.

On 8/20/2020 6:34 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 8/19/2020 6:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> You lucked out, Julie. You had already tasted it and
>>>> knew it was almost done. Time your pasta.
>>
>> As for "smelling the pasta", I doubt it.Â* It's not a "skill".
>
> I think it is and it woke me up today. my gardener was cooking pasta and
> walked off. I shut the heat off for him.

Oh, here comes the gardener again. Now *he* was cooking the pasta and
he walked off. Sounds like a terribly irresponsible person. I sure as
hell wouldn't let him anywhere near my kitchen.

What you likely smelled was the water boiling out of the pot. You're
lucky you woke up before it boiled away and destroyed the pot and the
burner on your new stove. Use a TIMER! It's not difficult. Set it and
beep beep beep, okay, time to drain the pasta.

Jill

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.

If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for al dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's ramen or udon.

Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might contemplate when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as a timer to cook the perfect bowl of ramen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY

"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
>
> If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's
> printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for al
> dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's ramen
> or udon.
>
> Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might contemplate
> when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as a timer to cook
> the perfect bowl of ramen.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY

My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:41:23 PM UTC-10, Julie Bove wrote:
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
> >
> > If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's
> > printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for al
> > dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's ramen
> > or udon.
> >
> > Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might contemplate
> > when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as a timer to cook
> > the perfect bowl of ramen.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>
> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.

You don't really have to listen to it. Mostly, it's useful for cooking a package of ramen perfectly.

"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:41:23 PM UTC-10, Julie Bove wrote:
>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
>> >
>> > If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's
>> > printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for
>> > al
>> > dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's
>> > ramen
>> > or udon.
>> >
>> > Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might
>> > contemplate
>> > when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as a timer to
>> > cook
>> > the perfect bowl of ramen.
>> >
>> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>>
>> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.
>
> You don't really have to listen to it. Mostly, it's useful for cooking a
> package of ramen perfectly.

He does cook pasta. Just not Ramen.

Ramen is good with most any kind of cheese. Also with steamed hamburger patties.

On 8/20/2020 1:41 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:41:23 PM UTC-10, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> > the perfect bowl of ramen.
>>> >
>>> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>>>
>>> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.
>>
>> You don't really have to listen to it. Mostly, it's useful for cooking
>> a package of ramen perfectly.
>
> He does cook pasta. Just not Ramen.

Well there goes dsi1 again trying to turn a whole wheat spaghetti thread
into a Ramen noodle thread with a stupid Youtube link.

Hey, dsi1/David! I grew up listening to music like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fri9uvKrVAE

My father gave me that record when I was 5 years old. I know all the
lyrics. Surprising, neh?

Jill

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:41:23 PM UTC-10, Julie Bove wrote:
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
> >
> > If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's
> > printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for al
> > dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's
> > ramen
> > or udon.
> >
> > Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might contemplate
> > when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as a timer to
> > cook
> > the perfect bowl of ramen.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>
> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.

You don't really have to listen to it. Mostly, it's useful for cooking a
package of ramen perfectly.

===

LOL

Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "dsi1"* wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:41:23 PM UTC-10, Julie Bove wrote:
>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
>> >
>> > If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time
>> that's
>> > printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the
>> noodles for al
>> > dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if
>> it's > ramen
>> > or udon.
>> >
>> > Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might
>> contemplate
>> > when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as a
>> timer to > cook
>> > the perfect bowl of ramen.
>> >
>> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>>
>> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.
>
> You don't really have to listen to it. Mostly, it's useful for
> cooking a package of ramen perfectly.
>
> ===
>
> *LOL
>

Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk!

On 23:41 19 Aug 2020, Julie Bove said:

>
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
>>
>> If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's
>> printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for
>> al dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's
>> ramen or udon.
>>
>> Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might
>> contemplate when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as
>> a timer to cook the perfect bowl of ramen.
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>
> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.

I thought your gardener had left.

"Pamela" > wrote in message
...
> On 23:41 19 Aug 2020, Julie Bove said:
>
>>
>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-10, 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.
>>>
>>> If you're Japanese or Korean, you just cook noodles by the time that's
>>> printed on the package. My guess is that they'll test the noodles for
>>> al dente if they're cooking spaghetti or Italian pasta but not if it's
>>> ramen or udon.
>>>
>>> Here's some music by Shiina Ringo about the things one might
>>> contemplate when cooking ramen. Conveniently, this tune can be used as
>>> a timer to cook the perfect bowl of ramen.
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28uWiQ_Q5LY
>>
>> My gardener listens to that stuff. Not really my thing.
>
> I thought your gardener had left.

He did. And now he's back.

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

Sheldon Martin wrote:
> 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
>

Yoose horny again Popeye?

"Julie Bove" > writes:

> 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.

It never crossed my mind to 'smell' for done-ness with pasta. I usually
gauge it by the way it looks and floats in the water. The taste test
works. My ex would throw it against the back splash and if it stuck it
was ready.

I prefer to taste it.

But then, I make my own pasta most the time so it's usually pretty
quick. Now that I think about it, I do smell my pasta but it was
unconscience until now. When it's homemade you can still smell the flour
if it's not cooked. So yeah...

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On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 4:27:57 AM UTC-6, 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.

And it only took fifty years to acquire this "so-called" skill...way to go Julie.
====

"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 4:27:57 AM UTC-6, 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.
>
> And it only took fifty years to acquire this "so-called" skill...way to go
> Julie.
> ====

Huh? I'm not 50.