Pasta is frequently on the menu at our house, so it seems like there's always a pot of boiling water going on the back burner. I've successfully managed to boil two pots dry, a feat that I had never managed to accomplish in my 31 years of life pre-children. One minute you're making lunch, then the next your changing a diaper oh my god it's up his back and now you need a bath aren't you cute let's take pictures is something burning? GAAAAAH. My lesson for this is always, ALWAYS put on the timer when you put something on the stove. It has saved me (and my pots) on many occasions.
The other trick, which is only helpful when you are actually in the kitchen, is blowing on a pot of water that's about to boil over. The bubbles magically disappear! No scuzzy pasta water all over your stove top. Perhaps this is common knowledge? I only discovered this marvelous trick a few years ago. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised. I've also heard (though have yet to try) that placing a wooden spoon across the top of the pot keeps the water from boiling over too. More info about this trick over at teachmeawesome.com .
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