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.

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.

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

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?

"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.

"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.

"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 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.

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 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

"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

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.

"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.

"bruce bowser" > wrote in message
...
> Ramen is good with most any kind of cheese. Also with steamed hamburger
> patties.

I highly doubt that.

"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 Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:46:38 AM UTC-10, bruce bowser wrote:
> Ramen is good with most any kind of cheese. Also with steamed hamburger patties.

I predict that in the future, cheese ramen is going to be hot! I eating some right now. Well, I would be if I could...

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 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

On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:43:16 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>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?

The first thing I hear is the pain of a woman with tied off feet.

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-10, jmcquown wrote:
> 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

Here's a couple of gals from my high school. They went to Japan and became recording artists. Surprising, eh?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWM_J8LE4M

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:50:42 PM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:43:16 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
> >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?
>
> The first thing I hear is the pain of a woman with tied off feet.

That's the nuttiest thing I ever heard.

On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:55:42 -0700 (PDT), dsi1
> wrote:

>On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-10, jmcquown wrote:
>> 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
>
>Here's a couple of gals from my high school. They went to Japan and became recording artists. Surprising, eh?
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWM_J8LE4M

That's terrible They make the Carpenters sound like a hard rock
band.

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:59:14 PM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:55:42 -0700 (PDT), dsi1
> > wrote:
>
> >On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-10, jmcquown wrote:
> >> 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
> >
> >Here's a couple of gals from my high school. They went to Japan and became recording artists. Surprising, eh?
> >
> >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWM_J8LE4M
>
> That's terrible They make the Carpenters sound like a hard rock
> band.

Who cares what they sound like - they're 60's babes. As we all know, 60's babes are the best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udvUM7iQz-g

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?

Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:43:16 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> 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?
>
> The first thing I hear is the pain of a woman with tied off feet.
>

<*SNIFF*>

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!

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> 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. 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.

Based on things you've said, I doubt that you'd let anyone near your
kitchen! I have new pots and pans for my use only. If he burns the crap out
of my old ones? Oh well. He can do without or buy his own.
>
> 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.

No. I didn't smell the water boiling out. A timer would do no good if he's
going to walk off. And yes, I have told him not to walk off.

jmcquown wrote:
>
> Julie Bove wrote:
> > 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.

Don't forget to throw a strand against the wall first.

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" wrote:
> > 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.
>
> Based on things you've said, I doubt that you'd let anyone near your
> kitchen!

Buffy isn't allowed in Jill's kitchen. She's told us that.

> I have new pots and pans for my use only. If he burns the crap out
> of my old ones? Oh well. He can do without or buy his own.
> >
> > 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.
>
> No. I didn't smell the water boiling out. A timer would do no good if he's
> going to walk off. And yes, I have told him not to walk off.

Time to lose the gardener, Jules. Nothing but trouble with goats.

And still another Princess vs Princess post.
Kinda reminds me of the old Mad magazine cartoons... Spy vs Spy
heheh

Julie Bove wrote:
....
> No. I didn't smell the water boiling out. A timer would do no good if he's
> going to walk off. And yes, I have told him not to walk off.

why in the world would you let him back in your
house at all?


songbird

On 8/21/2020 7:22 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>> 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.
>
> Don't forget to throw a strand against the wall first.
>

That does not work. I grilled hamburgers and threw them against the
wall and none stuck even when well done. Tonight I'll try it with pork
chops.

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-10, jmcquown wrote:
> 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

Here's a couple of gals from my high school. They went to Japan and became
recording artists. Surprising, eh?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWM_J8LE4M

=====

Beautiful!! I would love to see some more of them again ))

"Bruce" wrote in message ...

On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:55:42 -0700 (PDT), dsi1
> wrote:

>On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-10, jmcquown wrote:
>> 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
>
>Here's a couple of gals from my high school. They went to Japan and became
>recording artists. Surprising, eh?
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWM_J8LE4M

That's terrible They make the Carpenters sound like a hard rock
band.

=====

They are beautiful are not they

"Julie Bove" wrote in message ...


"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> 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. 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.

Based on things you've said, I doubt that you'd let anyone near your
kitchen! I have new pots and pans for my use only. If he burns the crap out
of my old ones? Oh well. He can do without or buy his own.
>
> 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.

No. I didn't smell the water boiling out. A timer would do no good if he's
going to walk off. And yes, I have told him not to walk off.

===

lol

On 8/21/2020 12:27 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 8/21/2020 7:22 AM, Gary wrote:
>>
>> Don't forget to throw a strand against the wall first.
>>
>
> That does not work.Â* I grilled hamburgers and threw them against the
> wall and none stuck even when well done.Â* Tonight I'll try it with pork
> chops.

Let me know how that works, Ed. I'm thinking of making pork chops
tomorrow.

Jill