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How do I cut onions without having my eyes get irritated and water? I cut alot of onions with my job and need help. I cut red and yellow onions.
Is it true that cut onions absorb dirt and hence, should not be kept for long? Some people say eating onions cut even an hour ago and left in the open can make you sick. Is this correct?
How do you prevent crying when you cut onions? Every time I try to cut onions, I break out in tears. I wanted to try making something for my mom, which contains onions, but I don't want to cry in the process of doing so. Has anybody tried Spodaric's solution? It seems doubtful. Err...I meant Sporadic. Some people are saying to freeze the onions, and others to refrigerate them. Which works best? Is there even a difference?
What temprature of water do I cut onions in? I have heard that it's a good idea to cut onions under water. But what temprature of water to cut it under?
Why is is that when you cut onions you start to cry? Why is is that when you cut onions you start to cry?
how do you get the smell of cut onions off your hands? after you cut onions and have washed your hands frantically, why is there still the lingering smell the morning after and how do you get rid of it the night before?
Is there any way to cut onions without tearing or irritating your eyes? I have very sensitive eyes and cutting onions can be extremely irritating. Any tricks would be greatly appreciated.
do onions lose flavour when cut in water? at work we have to cut onions and they make everyone tear up. we were using water and its works great...but then the guy in charge was like 'no you cant do that anymore because the onions lose flavour' IS IT TRUE?!! because its sounds pretty stupid to us.
How do you cut onions without crying? What is a great method to get rid of that strong onion smell off of your hands after you cut the onion?
Why does our eyes tears when we cut onions? Why does our eyes tears when we cut onions?
Tricks to cutting onions? Can you use an apple slicer to cut them? Do you have any tricks to cutting up onions without tearing up that is fast? Can you use an apple slicer or will that not work?
Why do we cry when we cut onions? Can anyone tell me how to reduce the crying stuff when I cut onions? I tried wearing swimming goggles, but yet...I still cry. Even when my mom was cutting onions in the same kitchen as I am in; while I was using my laptop. yet my eyes felt spicy then i had to go to another room.Pls help!!!
Can I pre-cut onions before a dinner party? Or will they oxidise? Hi guys How far in advance and I precut my onions? I am making a risotto and want to cut the time I spend away from my guests as much as possible. I know onions oxidise, but how long does it take for them to do this?
How can I cut onions and not cry? I always cry when I cut onions and I am scared because I might cut myself.
How do I cut onions without tearing up? I just finished chopping 5 onions for a dinner I'm hosting tonight, and I look like I've just spent the past hour sobbing. Please give me some tips! I don't like using a food processor because the onions are never the right size.
Why do you cry when you cut onions? I've always wondered and have never gotten a real explanation of why cutting onions make you tear up?
Yesterday I cut onions and now my nails stink no matter what I do, any ideas how to wash that away? I have already tried with soap but it doesnt help. The smell is still there and its disgusting.
Why do people cry when they cut onions? I've always been curious.
How do you cut onions without breaking down crying? It's always so emotional for me.
Why do your eyes water when you cut onions? It burns my eyes and its really annoying.
How do you stop from crying when you cut onions? I had to stop last night because my eyes were stinging so bad. I was rubbing them but not with my hands, like my shoulder. Was that making it worse? I heard you could whistle but it didn't really work.
Whenever I cut onions, my fingers will start to itch very badly! Am I allergic to onions?!? My mom uses onions in almost all of her cooking, it doesnt have any effect on me. But when I cook and start cutting up onions, my fingers will be very very itchy after the cutting. Sometimes, after excessive scratching, i will have small bumps on my fingers. Ususally, there are liquids in these bumps. Am i really allergic to onions?
does anyone beleive that moving cut onions under the eyes can stimialte sleep? My friend told me that a doctor iformed her that iof you move a chopped onion back and forth under your eyes it can stimilate sl;eep. I'm skeptical so I want to know others opinions.
Do you really need pearl onions for coq au vin or can I just use white onions cut up? I just want to know if it would effect the taste or just the look of it? Pearl onions just seem time consuming to peel...I can't seem to find the frozen ones. I am making coq au vin for the first time so any tips are appreciated!
Why do your eyes water when you peel/cut onions? I was cooking with my mom and my eyes started to water like heck when I started cutting onions.
Why do we tear when we cut onions? There is a silly story to it...who knows it?
why do you cry when you cut onions? When cutting onions why does it hurt your eyes and why does it become teary?
Why do onions make me and everyone else cry when they cut them and not my husband. ? He was cutting onions and I was in the kitchen with him and I was tearing up and he wasn't. He said it didn't bother him at all. How can this be?
anybody know of effective ways to cut onions without them killing your eyes? i know lots of different theories but so far they haven't been so effective. I'm looking for ways that have actually worked for you. :)
When you cut onions why does it make you cry? Can someone please tell me? I can never find out the secret! So can I get some help?
how can i cut onions without my eyes stinging? great tips, everyone! i cant choose a best answer till ive tried them all, so for now, vote for your faves! :)
how do i cut onions without "crying"? pauli....awesome thats totally what i needed to know!
How do you cut onions without crying? I did a project on this, a long time ago, but i just want to see what other people think!
when you cut onions what do YOU do to prevent the sting? i wear my snowboarding goggles :] and it works.
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