Using a sharp blade and making slow cuts results in less mist moving at slower speeds, keeping the mist layer below eye level. By contrast, a dull knife and fast cuts increase the number and energy of ...

The Mist That Makes Us Weep When an onion is cut, cells fracture and release an enzyme‑driven chemical that becomes ...

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I’ve tried all the old tricks to keep my tears at bay when cutting onions: sunglasses, swimming goggles, sticking out my tongue, running the sink faucet, and slicing them straight out of the fridge.

Whether they play a supporting or starring role, onions are the all-purpose flavor agent of the kitchen. They can be bold when sliced thin and served raw as a burger topping, or silky and sweet when ...

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Cooking can be a relaxing, meditative act—that is, until your eyes start to sting unbearably. Cutting an onion often leads to an involuntary stream of tears, but a new scientific discovery has ...

To prepare the oysters with sparkling wine and spring onion, start by cleaning the spring onions. Cut and remove the bottom ...