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Find out why the way you cut onion changes everything-from flavor to cooking to tears. In this article we reveal the most ...

During the COVID-19 lockdown, I worked at the Hollywood Food Coalition, a nonprofit organization that serves as both a food kitchen and a food rescue service. Because all the food is donated to the ...

With a high-speed camera and a tiny guillotine, scientists showed that chopping onions slowly and with sharper knives cuts down on tears.

There are many varieties of onions, all with different flavor profiles and uses, though each helps to build the base of a savory, aromatic dish. Onions can be sliced, diced, wedged, or halved, but ...

But Silvaroli is wary because the compounds responsible for the lachrymatory factor are the same flavorful organosulfur compounds that give onions their distinct taste. Reducing the cry factor, ...

While tips for mitigating the tear-inducing effects of chopped onions are legion, the science behind them is relatively scant. We know the chemistry of why slicing onions causes ...

A chef’s knife might be the most critical tool in your kitchen. Any old knife can get the job done, but a sharp blade will make your work speedier and more precise. Plus, a dull knife requires a ...