itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>> Dimitri wrote:
>>> OK what is your favorite hint that really works well:
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Here's mine. When slicing or chopping pungent onions have a tabletop
>> fan or perhaps a box fan pointed at yourself and those teary onions.
>> The fan pretty much keeps those sulphurous fumes from reaching your
>> eyes and nose and the tears at bay.
>> (The over the stove vent fan doesn't work in this instance.)

Cut the root end last.. that is where you get the fumes.


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