Use A Wooden Spoon To Prevent Tears When Chopping Onions

Date: 09/17/2008 Topic: Food Tips & Info > Helpful Hints

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I have no idea why this works, just that it does. When chopping onions, hold a wooden spoon in your mouth and you never have painful, teary eyes.

By soochatty from Middletown, DE

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RE: Use A Wooden Spoon To Prevent Tears When Chopping Onions

By cett (152) Profile Contact

i can well imagine it wud work! with a wooden spoon in your mouth it wud be a job trying not to gag or dribble, let alone cry!
Posted on 09/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Use A Wooden Spoon To Prevent Tears When Chopping Onions

By sandy63 (489) Profile Blog! Contact

you probably dont cry because you are laughing so hard with a wooden spoon in your mouth
Posted on 09/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Use A Wooden Spoon To Prevent Tears When Chopping Onions

By scott E. (Guest Post)

I put the onions in the frig for a few hours before I need them, and have no problems with my tears.
Posted on 09/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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