Dave Smith > wrote:

> The Wolf wrote:
>
> > > > How much garlic powder would equal 4 cloves of garlic?
> > > > I am thinking about 1/2 tsp.
> > >
> > > I have never thought of garlic powder as a substitute for
> > > real garlic.
> >
> > Why not?
> >
> > 1/8 tsp garlic powder = 1 clove garlic.
> >
> > I don't like the texture of minced garlic in meatballs, hence I use
> > powder.
>
> I just made a batch of meatballs the other day. I used my garlic
> press, the tool Sheldon says there is no practical use for. It squashes
> the clove, presses the juice out and forces the bulk of it through the
> little holes, so there is nothing left with any texture. I rarely use
> garlic powder because it doesn't provide a taste like other forms of
> fresh garlic.

According to the Sopranos Family Italian Cookbook a garlic press should
NEVER be used. Sheldon, I could give a rat's ass. Tony, I tend to listen
to what he says........