You turn your back for just a second—and boom! Your pot of pasta water is boiling over, creating a starchy mess on your stovetop. 🙄
Here’s a classic kitchen hack to stop that from happening: just grab a wooden spoon.
🪵 The Hack: Lay a Wooden Spoon Across the Pot
Here’s what to do:
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Bring your pot of water to a boil—whether you’re cooking pasta, potatoes, rice, or anything that tends to foam up.
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Place a wooden spoon horizontally across the top of the pot.
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Walk away (but not for too long 😉). The spoon will help prevent the bubbles from rising high enough to spill over.
🧠 Why It Works:
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The wooden spoon breaks the surface tension of the bubbles.
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It also cools the foam slightly, causing it to collapse before it can spill over.
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It only works with wooden spoons—metal gets too hot and plastic can melt or warp.
🥘 Bonus Tip:
Use this trick with a stainless steel or nonstick pot from our cookware range for easy cleanup and reliable heat distribution. Pair with our bamboo or acacia cooking spoons—natural, heat-safe, and beautiful enough to display!
This no-mess trick keeps your stovetop clean and your cooking stress-free. Because the only thing that should be bubbling over in your kitchen—is excitement over a great meal. 😊
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