On 2004-04-28, Kswck > wrote:

> Cooks Illustrated had a piece a couple of months ago that said that the best
> way to avoid tears was to burn a candle near your work surface while working
> with onions.

Why am I not surprised?

Another sure-fire technique is to have someone else do it for you or, if you
must do it yourself, peel the onions while holding your head under water.

PBTM is an idiot.

nb