Comments on: How to Cut an Onion Without Crying http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/ Domesticity by Trial and Error Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:49:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Melissa A. http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-476 Melissa A. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:22:48 +0000 http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-476 I cut mine like this: http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/cut_onion.htm and have no tears. I hear that having a sharp knife helps too. I imagine it's because a dull knife bruises the onion and releases juice but that's just a guess ;) I cut mine like this: http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/cut_onion.htm and have no tears. I hear that having a sharp knife helps too. I imagine it’s because a dull knife bruises the onion and releases juice but that’s just a guess ;)

]]> By: Helmut http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-257 Helmut Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:38:04 +0000 http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-257 Hmmm... you know, I was just thinking about the finger tucking and I wonder if it's just that you have your knuckles hanging over the tips of your fingers? I've never been able to do it right myself but I feel like I just figured it out. Maybe I'll have to try that next time. Oh and the onion cutting method? Yeah, I've been using it since watching Rachael Ray too. It doesn't always work for me but it's fast so I don't have to cry for long. :) Some of RR's recipes are quite good. I've taken her Shepherd's Pie and played with it until it became one of my specialties. I don't follow her exact measurements except maybe the first time I try one of hers. A roommate made her Vodka pasta dish once and it was really good. And OMG! We were hooked on this Caesar-like salad she made with tortellini. Yummy stuff. Wow... I really went off on a tangent there, sorry! :) Hmmm… you know, I was just thinking about the finger tucking and I wonder if it’s just that you have your knuckles hanging over the tips of your fingers? I’ve never been able to do it right myself but I feel like I just figured it out. Maybe I’ll have to try that next time.

Oh and the onion cutting method? Yeah, I’ve been using it since watching Rachael Ray too. It doesn’t always work for me but it’s fast so I don’t have to cry for long. :) Some of RR’s recipes are quite good. I’ve taken her Shepherd’s Pie and played with it until it became one of my specialties. I don’t follow her exact measurements except maybe the first time I try one of hers. A roommate made her Vodka pasta dish once and it was really good. And OMG! We were hooked on this Caesar-like salad she made with tortellini. Yummy stuff. Wow… I really went off on a tangent there, sorry! :)

]]> By: Laura http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-246 Laura Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:00:57 +0000 http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-246 Yeah, I have a difficult time with it, too. I just go very slowly when it's something small enough (or slippery enough!) that I can't tuck my fingers under. I am just not as talented as Mr Brown - but I try! Yeah, I have a difficult time with it, too. I just go very slowly when it’s something small enough (or slippery enough!) that I can’t tuck my fingers under. I am just not as talented as Mr Brown - but I try!

]]> By: admin http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-242 admin Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:55:38 +0000 http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-242 <p>Laura, it's because I can't hold stuff like that! I've never cut off a finger though. haha.</p> <p>Maybe you're not cutting enough off the ends, mub?</p> Laura, it’s because I can’t hold stuff like that! I’ve never cut off a finger though. haha.

Maybe you’re not cutting enough off the ends, mub?

]]> By: mub http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-238 mub Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:25:11 +0000 http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-238 I cut my onions exactly like that and STILL cry! I cut my onions exactly like that and STILL cry!

]]> By: Laura http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-237 Laura Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:15:38 +0000 http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/2007/07/09/how-to-cut-an-onion-without-crying/#comment-237 The only thing I have to say is: Oh my gosh! Why are you not using the Alton Brown method of tucking your fingers under?! ^^ The only thing I have to say is:

Oh my gosh! Why are you not using the Alton Brown method of tucking your fingers under?!

^^

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