Many of us love onions. In fact, the average American eats about 22 pounds of onions per year! But what we don’t love is the way onions make our eyes burn and tear when we slice into them. That's why ...

Common ways to cut up an onion include dicing, mincing, and slicing. A sharp chef's knife is the best tool for cutting onions and will minimize eye irritation. Chopped onions can be stored in the ...

Soups, blossoms, deep fried rings, eaten raw on salads or caramelized on burgers, onions are among the most versatile vegetables in your kitchen. They are the third most popular edible plant on Earth, ...

(CNN) — Need a good cry? Time to chop an onion. Onions are flavorful and an essential part of so many dishes, but that sting in your eyes may make them not feel worth it. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

We can’t be the only ones who look like they just finished watching This is Us or The Notebook for the 37th time after cutting onions or shallots. It’s clear that we’re not, as the topic has sparked ...

Onions' stinging sensation in the eyes is a defence mechanism to prevent them from being eaten. Damage to these cells with a knife results in the formation of sulphur compounds that send vapour into ...

Don't toss those leftover onions from your cookout. We have all been in a situation where a recipe calls for just a tiny bit of minced onion, and you’re left with three-quarters of a peeled vegetable, ...

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