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sticklee
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Chopping onions...
what do you do when chopping onions to prevent your eyes from burning and tearing?
the only thing i've ever heard is to put a bowl of water next to the cutting board- that hasn't worked for me
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Lisa
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Re: Chopping onions...
run the cold water as you are chopping....
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:45 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Chopping onions...
I can't do it - I buy the ones that are already chopped.
That doesn't solve the problem of how bad they are when I have to sautee them....although I have found if I saute them with peppers, its ok.
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:46 PM |
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LBG30
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Re: Chopping onions...
Posted by sticklee
what do you do when chopping onions to prevent your eyes from burning and tearing?
the only thing i've ever heard is to put a bowl of water next to the cutting board- that hasn't worked for me
I heard of putting the onions in the freezer for awhile before cutting them. Also-burning candles.
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Chopping onions...
My mom told me to leave the pipe running and I have tried it but it does nothing for me.
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chikita315
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Re: Chopping onions...
Light a candle near where you are chopping. Also, pour lemon juice over the cutting board before you start chopping.
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:46 PM |
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skip123
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Re: Chopping onions...
Posted by LBG30
Posted by sticklee
what do you do when chopping onions to prevent your eyes from burning and tearing?
the only thing i've ever heard is to put a bowl of water next to the cutting board- that hasn't worked for me
I heard of putting the onions in the freezer for awhile before cutting them. Also-burning candles.
this is what i do..(the freezer) i just read the related post and they had some good ideas on there
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lorich
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Re: Chopping onions...
I've tried the water and that hasn't helped me either...
I will definitely try these other suggestions.
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Re: Chopping onions...
DH puts on swimming goggles!!! 
And I read on a Snapple cap to chew gum while chopping. 
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:48 PM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: Chopping onions...
Or you could get these...
Onion Goggles
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:49 PM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: Chopping onions...
Just wanted to add, I have this and absolutely love it. I chop garlic and onion in it when making sauce. You can chop as thick or as fine as you want...
Smart Chopper
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:55 PM |
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steph4777
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Re: Chopping onions...
I actually run the onion under cold water after I peel it and cut in half.
Message edited 9/22/2006 3:56:07 PM.
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sticklee
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Stick
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Re: Chopping onions...
thank you- i will try all of these!!
what a sight that will be- running water, burning candles, pouring lemon juice, GOGGLES!
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:56 PM |
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Maathy317
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Re: Chopping onions...
I know this sounds odd, but my grandmother used to put a whole piece of white bread in her mouth and let it hang out. The bread absorbed the fumes from the onion and she never shed a tear. Trouble is, you can wind up eating the bread.
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:56 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Chopping onions...
Posted by Lisa
run the cold water as you are chopping....
I do that too... and also, (DON'T LAUGH!), wearing glasses or sunglasses  it keeps the "fumes" out of your eyes.
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:57 PM |
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Re: Chopping onions...
I can't cut onions for the life of me, and the older I get, the worse it is.
The only thing that works for me, is lighting a match, blowing it out and holding it between my lips.
The bread thing also works, but like you said, I'd wind up eating it!
It's gotten so bad, if I don't have matches I stick my face in the freezer!!
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| Posted 9/22/06 3:59 PM |
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JenG
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Re: Chopping onions...
i heard that you are supossed to whisle when you chop onions becasue you blow away the fumes.
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| Posted 9/22/06 4:03 PM |
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twobabies
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Re: Chopping onions...
i learned this from bobby flays cooking show, and IT WORKS. after your done chopping the onions and you feel that burning in your eyes, stick your head in the freezer, i know it sounds crazy and funny, but im telling you it works!! dh was amazed.
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Diva
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Re: Chopping onions...
I must have invincible eyes. I've never had problems cutting onions. Maybe I have superhuman powers!!!
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BriBri2u
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Re: Chopping onions...
The key to not releasing the stinging odor from the onion is to not cut the end with the root...
in other words...peel everything to the base of the onion and chop the onion with everything still attached to the root - as if you were husking corn...
this WORKS...when you chop the root end off you release the stining odor from the onion
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| Posted 9/22/06 4:09 PM |
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AndreaLMT
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Re: Chopping onions...
Definetly put a piece of bread in your mouth.
DH used to work in a pizzeria when he was in hs & they always did this when preparing food, IT WORKS!!!
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| Posted 9/22/06 4:11 PM |
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Summer05
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Re: Chopping onions...
Posted by Maathy317
I know this sounds odd, but my grandmother used to put a whole piece of white bread in her mouth and let it hang out. The bread absorbed the fumes from the onion and she never shed a tear. Trouble is, you can wind up eating the bread.
I have heard that too!
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| Posted 9/22/06 4:23 PM |
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heidla
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Re: Chopping onions...
I put them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes before chopping.
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| Posted 9/22/06 4:33 PM |
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janet
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Re: Chopping onions...
i use the onion chopper , but also if you are not cutting them real small then i leave the skin on till i have to take it off(not the peal part) the first actuall layer of onion. hope that make sence
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luvsbob4603
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Re: Chopping onions...
I heard putting a piece of bread in your mouth works!
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