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Help! Can I Use Powdered Garlic Instead of Fresh

July 15, 2015 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It Tagged With: Food Science, Reader Questions

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

July 14, 2015 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Chicken, Cook It Tagged With: Food Science

Why Does My Cabbage Taste Bitter?

August 24, 2012 By Heather Solos 1 Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

why does my cabbage taste bitter

Dear Home-Ec 101,
I’ve cooked cabbage a few times. I sauteed some garlic in olive oil and add the cabbage in. I add a little water with a little chicken cube for seasoning. It has always tasted good. But why is it for a couple of times, I’ve done the same thing, my cabbage tasted so bitter that I couldn’t eat it at all.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It Tagged With: Cabbage, Cruciferous, Food Science

What is Modified Food Starch?

May 20, 2011 By Heather Solos 3 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All Tagged With: Food Science, Smart Living

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