Peter Aitken > wrote:

> There are many "kitchen myths" that you hear regularly - ideas about cooking
> and food that are known to be false but seem to have a life of their own.
> For example, "searing meat seals in the juices." I thought it would be fun
> and perhaps useful to create a web page that debunks these myths. If you
> have any favorites I'd love to hear them. If possible, please include some
> information or references to back up your "myth-busting" opinion. I want
> this web page to be objective with research and citations backing it up.

What about the gajillion ways to not tear up when cutting onion? I was
told hold a wooden matchstick in my mouth (not lit). Still hasn't
worked.

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