tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post3665024076705867771..comments2023-10-29T04:31:51.216-05:00Comments on Whistlestop Cafe Cooking: Don't Cry For Me~Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-10592912063578131772008-01-24T15:34:00.000-06:002008-01-24T15:34:00.000-06:00I just found your site as I am a regular reader of...I just found your site as I am a regular reader of Jerry's blog.<BR/><BR/>I know this is a late response to this older post, but here is a trick I use that always works when cutting onions.<BR/><BR/>It is not your EYES that are affected, but rather your NOSE. Your eyes secrete tears as a result of the smell your nose is smelling. <BR/><BR/>Below your nose above your lip is a little indentation...put a little scented lotion or dish soap there and your nose will smell that and NOT the onion. There will be no tears while cutting the onion. Try it and let me know if it works for you. It works for everyone I have shared this with...good luck.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog.<BR/><BR/>KayteKaytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892296035070233639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-37905235518710793302007-10-24T09:10:00.000-05:002007-10-24T09:10:00.000-05:00I've always done some of the things you've suggest...I've always done some of the things you've suggested, but I've taken your post as an opportunity for improvement. Going forward, I will:<BR/><BR/>o Wear Goggles (or, diving mask)<BR/><BR/>o Stick Onion on Distant Wall and Use Throwing Knives<BR/><BR/>o Place Onion Below Ladder and Drop An Evenly Balanced Slicer From Top of Ladder<BR/><BR/>Thanks for helping bring good things to life...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-44848872353090072622007-10-24T03:08:00.000-05:002007-10-24T03:08:00.000-05:00What works for me is to use a sharp knife and work...What works for me is to use a sharp knife and work as quickly as possible! I have a kitchen candle on my island (where I do the majority of chopping) and when an onion is especially strong and starts burning my eyes, I light the candle and wave the smoke from the match around a bit in front of me. It does work!<BR/><BR/>My method for cutting an onion is to leave the root end intact. I slice through the middle of the onion (cutting right through the root end), then peel the halves. Working with one half at a time and with the flat side against the cutting board, I make vertical slices cutting up to, but not through, the root end so that it all stays together. Then turn the onion half 90 degrees and cut slices across. This is the fastest most efficient way of dicing an onion and as long as my knife is sharp, I generally don't have too many tears!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-50214302340704556942007-10-19T23:29:00.000-05:002007-10-19T23:29:00.000-05:00I use the old slice under running water trick. It...I use the old slice under running water trick. It seems to work for me.Adriannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939555463939641790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-17419180066080087352007-10-19T09:48:00.000-05:002007-10-19T09:48:00.000-05:00I had to chop three big ones yesterday and couldn'...I had to chop three big ones yesterday and couldn't remember what to do *sniff*!ShabbyInTheCityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091272622098491527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-21815833425837610882007-10-18T14:34:00.000-05:002007-10-18T14:34:00.000-05:00I've never found a trick before - I just suffer! ...I've never found a trick before - I just suffer! But your story is very interesting!Mallowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567055146387609802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-81073578426549510032007-10-17T09:53:00.000-05:002007-10-17T09:53:00.000-05:00OOPS! Stainless steel - not aluminum - heehee! G...OOPS! Stainless steel - not aluminum - heehee! Glad I'm not the lady working on the sales floor at the shop!Cape Cod Washashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267024473330532083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-34842526620720894772007-10-17T09:52:00.000-05:002007-10-17T09:52:00.000-05:00We sell at the shop a little bar of "soap" which i...We sell at the shop a little bar of "soap" which is actually a little soap-shaped bar of aluminum. We were given one at home as a sample to try... you "wash" your hands with it before cutting the onion and it works! Some sort of reaction between the aluminum and onion.Cape Cod Washashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267024473330532083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-22234206941549696312007-10-16T20:06:00.000-05:002007-10-16T20:06:00.000-05:00Hold an (unlit)match in your mouth with the head o...Hold an (unlit)match in your mouth with the head of the match facing out. The match head absorbs the onion fumes. If chopping a lot, you may have to replace the match a time or two. Vidlia onions don't make me cry, though!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786838392389718536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-43147032846792024522007-10-16T19:10:00.000-05:002007-10-16T19:10:00.000-05:00I have actually used the swim goggle thing and it ...I have actually used the swim goggle thing and it worked! I am sure I look just ravishing but hey...<BR/>I loved this post Sandi!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-56291516315912441952007-10-16T11:18:00.000-05:002007-10-16T11:18:00.000-05:00I've tried two things that both seem to work.1. O...I've tried two things that both seem to work.<BR/>1. Open the freezer, stick your face in with your eyes closed and the open your eyes to get the burst of cold air. Dries up tears really quick.<BR/>2. Hold a slice of bread in your mouth. I don't know why this works but it has for me!<BR/>KarlaSugar Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493005423891531330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-10611471792341823492007-10-16T09:42:00.000-05:002007-10-16T09:42:00.000-05:00Great tips!!!!! Will have to try them out. Makin...Great tips!!!!! Will have to try them out. Making lentil and pea soup tonight..which involves chopping an onion!<BR/><BR/>I have the same problem with small print...must have my glasses on at all times now.<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/><BR/>BeckySweet Cottage Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-35244986445744521052007-10-16T08:00:00.000-05:002007-10-16T08:00:00.000-05:00I never thought about my contacts keeping me from ...I never thought about my contacts keeping me from crying while chopping onions. I've never had a problem with that. I suppose it's possible. Speaking from the *other side* of the big 5.0., I wear contacts and still have to wear reading glasses ("cheaters"). Ain't life grand?!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202463147917151854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-66822329389921468402007-10-16T01:06:00.000-05:002007-10-16T01:06:00.000-05:00I'm done crying. I buy my onions pre-chopped or I ...I'm done crying. I buy my onions pre-chopped or I tell my sweetie, no onions for you! :) Great Post Sandi!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387285457173710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-35160014023867667882007-10-15T20:51:00.000-05:002007-10-15T20:51:00.000-05:00Pat~ That is a post in itself. You had me rolling!...Pat~ That is a post in itself. You had me rolling!<BR/>y'all are funny =DSandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-37498577084489088202007-10-15T19:57:00.000-05:002007-10-15T19:57:00.000-05:00Tried them all, the only thing that does work is u...Tried them all, the only thing that does work is under running water.<BR/><BR/>For me anyway.<BR/><BR/>The stainless steel sink rubbing thing is hysterical.<BR/><BR/>After cutting them at work, we use lemon juice.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog, will be back.Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858754035748601787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-34014195496551372762007-10-15T17:21:00.000-05:002007-10-15T17:21:00.000-05:00Stick out my tongue...but this doesn't always work...Stick out my tongue...but this doesn't always work with the stronger ones...lol!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163460365796110352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-56991128297193113992007-10-15T16:11:00.000-05:002007-10-15T16:11:00.000-05:00If I have to chop a lot, I'll wear my sunglasses a...If I have to chop a lot, I'll wear my sunglasses and it seems to work.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845486593241322849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-19409469974813414032007-10-15T14:39:00.000-05:002007-10-15T14:39:00.000-05:00I never cry when I chop onions. And no, smarty pan...I never cry when I chop onions. And no, smarty pants, it's not because I'm a cold blooded wench, it's because I never take my contacts out (unless it's to switch with a new pair!). <BR/><BR/>That stainless steel thing that Kat mentioned? It's true! I used to use a stainless steel soup spoon under running water and it always worked. And now Martha Stewart sells this thing that's shaped like a bar of soap and is made of stainless steel - you use it to "wash" your hands after you cut an onion. My dad and stepmom got me one for my birthday (check Macy's online for one).Kari (GrannySkywalker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17727660918541258744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-54622966178264860942007-10-15T13:53:00.000-05:002007-10-15T13:53:00.000-05:00This was a fun post to read!!This was a fun post to read!!Sophie Honeysucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688933782282592067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-56169815611322170512007-10-15T12:54:00.000-05:002007-10-15T12:54:00.000-05:00I just cry! Thanks for these solutions.I just cry! Thanks for these solutions.JANEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410943352661289818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-49135722908293610622007-10-15T11:58:00.000-05:002007-10-15T11:58:00.000-05:00Well Sandi...now I am compelled to tell you my "On...Well Sandi...now I am compelled to tell you my "Onion Factory" story. Many years ago in a galaxy far far away...I worked in an onion ring factory. My purpose in life, was to separate the raw rings as they bounced down a conveyer belt that resembled a cross between chicken wire and barbed wire!!! I worked the "day shift". The first 15 minutes of every morning, I cried like a baby...then my tears dried up and I was good to go the rest of the day! Fortunately I came to my senses after a month or so and went running and screaming back to my job in retail!! Which, in reality, can cause a tear or two, also!<BR/><BR/>PatPAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-53430843576238269322007-10-15T11:32:00.000-05:002007-10-15T11:32:00.000-05:00none of it works, lol...you're doomed to cry old g...none of it works, lol...you're doomed to cry old girl...just get used to having someone else do all your onion chopping!Sandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-60862102792202708402007-10-15T09:31:00.000-05:002007-10-15T09:31:00.000-05:00What good tips . I love onions but they do make me...What good tips . I love onions but they do make me cry. LOL maryMary Isabella and Kiley too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684275374358423421.post-36399822080043889282007-10-15T09:26:00.000-05:002007-10-15T09:26:00.000-05:00Jamie~ violins... funny!Susan~ You are right, ever...Jamie~ violins... funny!<BR/>Susan~ You are right, everyone needs a good cry now and then.<BR/>Julie~ don't complain about perfect vision!<BR/>Penny~ the sweet onions don't seem as bad.<BR/>Goose~ you stick to the cold theory!<BR/>KatieZ~ I thought the same thing when I read that<BR/>Mom~ I have never used those frozen chopped onions... I can't imagine they are as good.Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.com