Re:The Invention of a New Pasta Shape
by tomcam on Saturday March 20, 2021 @09:44PM
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To me the essential question is, do they taste it repeated times with the same spoon, double dipping it and getting their germs in there the way I see it on TV shows? Also, given your opening credentials, username noted with confusion.
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Re:The Invention of a New Pasta Shape
by boomboomsubban on Saturday March 20, 2021 @10:44PM
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Though it's not desired obviously, when testing pasta you're retrieving it from boiling water. Germs aren't a huge concern.
Beyond that, reusing spoons to taste test is more often done on fictional shows. Cooking shows usually either use different spoons or pour a bit on a saucer and drink from that.
Finally, ignoring all the other ways Afro-Italians exist, some Italian islands are technically part of Africa.
> some Italian islands are technically part of Africa.
Not aware of this. Maybe you’re thinking of the Pelagie islands, which are very close to North Africa?
Re:The Invention of a New Pasta Shape
by boomboomsubban on Sunday March 21, 2021 @02:41AM
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Yes, geologically they are part of the continent of Africa. I think Pantelleria is also part of Africa, but there's still some debate there as it's existence may predate Europe and Africa's breakup.
Re:The Invention of a New Pasta Shape
by 2muchcoffeeman on Saturday March 20, 2021 @11:02PM
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It’s boiling water. What do you think will survive? The only reason not to do it is to maintain the habit so you don’t contaminant other things.