Billy wrote:

> We have been taste testing shallots vs. onions, red onions and green
> onions. These tastings have been with fresh and sauteed. Can you
> legitimately taste the difference if you didn't know what you were
> tasting? I have difficulty.

One reason shallots are often preferred over onions is that they fall apart
more easily when cooked, so they're easier to incorporate into a sauce.

Bob