On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:19:04 +0100, Herself wrote:

> 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.

Plug your nose. Use a swimmers nose plug or clothes pin.

Tony