On Jun 12, 1:34*pm, " > wrote:
> On Jun 12, 7:38 am, "Mr. Bill" > 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.
>
> The only way I like onions is when they're "cooked to death". *Even
> then sometimes I can still taste raw onion. *Shallots are sweeter and
> have a more subtle onion flavor with maybe a hint of garlic. *Shallots
> are better when you just want a little onion flavor as opposed to
> onions which can sometimes be overpowering in my opinion.

>
>
The best answer yet. Yes, I can tell the difference as stated above,
they're not quite so oniony tasting. But and old shallot commands
your attention! Can be very strong. Another plus is you don't have
that awful, strong onion taste/breath the next morning. Shallots are
much milder and I'm a great fan of them.