On Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 4:24:09 PM UTC-6, Julie Bove wrote:
> "Cheryl" > wrote in message
> eb.com...
> >I could easily caramelize the onions the old fashioned way, but I wanted to
> >give this a try. And I think I discovered (maybe slowly to most of you)
> >that the key to slicing onions without tears is just very simply a sharp
> >knife. I can't remember the last time I got teary from slicing onions
> >though this time my eyes felt a little sting but no tears.
> >
> > Here's the recipe I'm following, more or less
> > <http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-french-onion-soup-in-the-slow-cooker-start-to-finish-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-215696>
> >
> > Starting it now so in the morning I can add the broth and other
> > ingredients to finish it up during the day.
> >
> > --
> > ღ.¸¸.œ«*¨`*œ¶
> > Cheryl
>
> I did do onions in the Crock-Pot once this way. I do remember not being
> particularly pleased with the end result although I can't remember exactly
> why. I think maybe they just turned to mush or something.
>
> I think an onion only ever gave me tears once. Can't remember why that was
> either. I do know that Angela and I can chop them side by side. She'll get
> tears every time and I won't. I used to keep onions in the fridge or at
> least refrigerate those I was going to use until well chilled as I had read
> and been told this would keep them from causing tears. But then once for
> some reason, I couldn't do this and there were no tears. So... Can't
> explain that.

Julie the reason onions don't bother you is because you are a "contrarian", you often do what others wouldn't do or buck the odds. In other words, you are a natural born REBEL.
I wouldn't expect any other behaviour of you. Now tell me if I'm right or wrong.
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