On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:41:46 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>On Sat 12 Jun 2010 05:00:39p, Becca told us...
>
>> On 6/12/2010 3:23 PM, Kalmia wrote:
>>> On Jun 12, 11:35 am, > wrote:
>>>
>>>> . Soak the onions in a large bowl of ice water for 20 minutes.
>>>> Drain, blot with a paper towel, and set aside.
>>>>
>>> What's the reason for soaking the onion in ice water? IMWTK.
>>> Also, what cheese could be subbed for the Manouri?
>>>
>>
>> If the onion is cold when you slice it, the onion will not make
>> your eyes water. I have heard that you should put an onion in the
>> freezer for 15 minutes before you slice it. Maybe koko has a
>> better response, but that is all I can figure.
>>
>> Becca
>
>The soaking makes the onion crisper and reduces any bitterness.

Nonsense, what does that have to do with tearing eyes... and onions
aren't bitter, they're sweet.