- Blog
- Bios
- Boards
- Classifieds
- DIY
- Gallery
- Vendor Reviews
- Shop Weddingbee
Weddingbee boards
I don't have any tips. But I do have a funny story.
SOs best mate was chopping an onion, as you do and asks the same question as you "how do I stop the crying?" SO says: "the trick is to take a bit of onion and rub it under your eyes". Well, SOs mate fell for it. And you can imagine the pain. The thinks boys do to each other lol.
@Mrsgurzakovic: Biggest thing would be using a sharp knife. It will cause the least amount of damage to the onion. I’ve also hard cutting an onion by an open flame helps. The flame will burn of the smell (gas/chemical?) the onion releases.
Here’s a really good video from Alton Brown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU-gfFzC6Uw
A few things you can do:
1). Chill onion before cutting (15-20 mins) in the refrigerator
2). When you cut the onion make sure to not cut the bulb end that has the "cells" as our family calls it. Cutting this side will release the chemicals that cause your eyes to tear.
3). Use the sharpest knife possible.
4). For added protection turn a spoon over and place it on your tongue while cutting. I have NO idea why this works but it does for me everytime.
5). To lessen the smell have an open flame going (candle, match, gas burner) near your cutting board. It will suck up the odors.
Get some goggles (either the full on science kind from chem lab) or those "onion goggles" eye glasses that conform to your face. Burning candles is good for reducing the cooking onion smell later on.
so, i was watching "The Help" and they said to hold a matchstick in between your teeth.
idk if that works, i haven't tried it...
I second @joy2011! I've never had a problem with onions but then I always were contacts... but using a super sharp knife helps a lot or tossing it into a food processor.
Chill the onion first. Or clench an old-fashioned kitchen match (the wooden kind) in your teeth while chopping - it really works!
My eyes are green, but this trick might help yours from watering. Put a piece of bread or a cracker in your mouth while you are chopping. Do not chew or swallow until you are done. If you can't help yourself, be sure to keep some bread or more crackers handy to replace the original.
My first job was at a Subway (yay high school minimum wage jobs!) and our manager always had us cut the tips off the onions, peel them and at least rinse them with cold water for a while/soak them to keep our eyes from watering. That's what I tend to do at home now and it works for me.
Freeze them! Toss the onion in the freezer for 15 minutes then quickly chop away!
Run cold water while you're chopping it! No idea why it would work, but my neighbor's grandmother suggested it and it really does keep me from crying!
My eyes are beyond sensitive to the sting, I cry so hard. The trick is to not cut the root end off the onion. If you want a diced onion you cut the top part off (leaving the root part in tact) cut vertical slices toward the root (without cutting the root off) than cut horizontal towards the root. Viola, diced onion and no crying!
I've also been know to wear snowboard goggles, and that works too =)
@joy2011: I think this is true! I never had problems with onions bothering me when I wore contacts. I had Lasik a few years ago so I no longer wear them and now it BURNS!
I don't have this problem, I wear contacts so no idea if these work:
1. Cut the onion underwater
2. Light a candle next to you & the candle flame will help absorb the onion burn.
3. Eat bread (a friend told me this one). Maybe french bread because it is a little tougher to chew then other breads so it'll last longer :).
4. Put some vinegar on the cutting board (though I don't like the smell of vinegar but maybe its better than burning eyes).
run the onion under the tape after you cut it in half. works wonders!
You must log in to post.
| Visit our sister sites | eHarmony Online Dating |
eHarmony Advice Dating Advice |
Project Wedding Wedding Songs |
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar |
Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| MissBoPeep | 93 |
| beargoose | 55 |
| hisgoosiegirl | 51 |
| ndreighton | 51 |
| Mrs.KMM | 46 |
| BetterSherm | 42 |
| akp0702 | 41 |
| stardustintheeyes | 36 |
| MrsPom | 36 |
| Beckster329 | 36 |
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| evail | 3 |
| Ember78 | 2 |
| guilana | 2 |
| hermitcrab | 1 |
| MissBoPeep | 1 |
| confettiegg2000 | 1 |
| kat2014 | 1 |
| MrsElopement | 1 |
| lilbluebird | 1 |
| abbie017 | 1 |
So how do you avoid that awful painful pain! hahaha It hurts so much, i cant even stay in the kitchen. hehe so does anyone know any tips to avoid the onion smell?