Debbie wrote:
> itsjoannotjoann wrote:

> >>
> >>
> >> 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.
>
>
> Debbie


I've done that but *occasionally* I've gotten hold of one that is
sooooo pungent I thought it was going to take the knife away from me!
:-))