Help! Can I Use Powdered Garlic Instead of Fresh

Dear Home-Ec 101, I don’t have fresh garlic. Could I use garlic powder? And if so, how much do you think? I have about 5 drumsticks. Signed, Look at My Chicken Legs, LOOK AT THEM! Heather says I hope those drumsticks have been in the refrigerator. Yes, you can absolutely use garlic powder in place …

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Why Does This Drumstick Look Dark Red? Is It Safe?

Dear Home-Ec 101, I have a question concerning prepping chicken legs. My family LOVES chicken legs but the unsightly blood that sometimes comes along with chicken legs leaves us all a little disgusted. I’ve read about and tried the salt brine method for removing the blood but have had almost no success. Any tips? Signed, …

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What is Modified Food Starch?

Heather says: Yesterday on Twitter, during the What is Vegetable Extract kerfuffle, my good friend @notoriouslynice asked: @HeatherSolos I’d like to know, too, if you find out. Also, what is modified food starch? First what is starch? Starch is a  white, odorless complex carbohydrates that serves as primary means of energy storage for plants. When …

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