How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science
Pasta water is notorious for frothing up and over the sides of your pot. Here’s why a wooden spoon helps prevent that.
Pasta water is notorious for frothing up and over the sides of your pot. Here’s why a wooden spoon helps prevent that.
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