Pasta - AppletonPC

Illustration of a wooden spoon laid across a pot of boiling pasta, breaking starchy foam to prevent a boil-over

Food & Cooking

November 29, 2025

The wooden spoon over boiling pasta that stops overflow : how surface tension breaks foam

Discover how a wooden spoon stops pasta water from boiling over: the science of surface tension and foam, plus practical tips to prevent messy spillovers.

Illustration of lemon zest in boiling pasta water alongside a pan of warm olive oil gently infusing garlic, chilli, and herbs to create a bright, silky sauce

Food & Cooking

November 28, 2025

The lemon zest in pasta water that lifts the whole dish : how oils infuse flavour in minutes

Discover how lemon zest in pasta water and quick oil infusions create bright, silky sauces in minutes, with tips on oils, aromatics, and foolproof method.

Illustration of a wooden spoon resting across the rim of a boiling pasta pot, disrupting starchy foam through surface tension

Food & Cooking

November 28, 2025

The wooden spoon over pots that stops pasta boiling over : how surface tension breaks foam

Discover how a wooden spoon stops pasta boiling over: the science of surface tension, why foams form, when the hack fails, and smarter kitchen strategies.