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November 23, 2023
The Mathematics of Macaroni
From a Wall Street Journal review of the book "Pasta by Design" by the London-based architect George L. Legendre:
"Made from flour and water, it's one of the most basic foods. And it's versatile, available in hundreds of shapes and used in endless dishes."
"There is information about more than 90 kinds, including where each is from and its traditional preparations."
"The shape of each is described in elaborate mathematical formulas and shown in a technical illustration. There's also a pasta family tree that groups the shapes into categories, like solid or hollow, smooth or striated, twisted or bunched."
Above, a look at five pastas and their renderings.
November 23, 2023 at 12:23 PM | Permalink