Whoa, had no clue about this!

### 🧠 Why It Works

The wooden spoon pops the bubbles as they rise too high, and because it stays cooler than the boiling water, it causes the steam to condense slightly — keeping the foam from escaping the pot.

It may sound simple, but once you try it, you’ll never boil without it again.

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### 🔄 Other “Whoa!” Tricks Worth Trying

* **Use a binder clip to keep your recipe card upright on a cabinet door.**
* **Rub a lemon on your cutting board to remove onion and garlic smells.**
* **Put a slice of bread in your brown sugar to keep it soft.**
* **Microwave garlic for 10 seconds — and the skins fall right off.**

Each of these is a tiny tweak that makes everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable.

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### 🏆 Final Thoughts

Sometimes, the most surprising kitchen hacks are hiding in plain sight. They don’t require special tools or expensive ingredients — just a little know-how. And once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without them.

So the next time your pot of pasta starts to bubble up, grab that wooden spoon and let the magic happen.

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Want more “Whoa, had no clue!” tips for your kitchen or pantry? Just ask — I’ve got plenty more where that came from! 🍝🥄💡