I think it is a good idea for cutting onion

China
October 12, 2007 1:10am CST
Do you cut onion? Are your eyes full of tears when cutting onion? Wear your swimming glasses when you cut onion.I do that every time and my eyes are never full of tears.Try it,you will agree with me!
6 responses
@michfroi (413)
• Philippines
22 Oct 07
ive done this once and il promise not to do it again... but il try ur suggestions... thanks
• China
24 Oct 07
You are wellcome.
@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
12 Oct 07
HAHAHA.I finally found someone like me!!Thats so funny,because its my daughter that told me to do this one time(shes 4 1/2 years old and plays with them alot) and it really works.I might look silly and my boyfriend finds it funny to look at.Im like a mad scientist,hahaha.I have purple trimmed ones,what do you have?;)
• China
13 Oct 07
:)Glad to know we are the same.Yes,it really looks funny!
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
12 Oct 07
I wear regular glasses anyway, so haven't really had a problem. Before I had to wear glasses, I used to cut onions on a cutting board in the sink, with the water running. It seemed to work.
• China
12 Oct 07
Yes,cutting in water is a way.But I think it doesn't work well.
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
12 Oct 07
Hi there. When preparing onions, I usually peel them and then cut off both ends and squeeze them under running cold water for a bit, then I start to chop them, this works for me, as I dont like to get the stingy watery eyes...
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Oct 07
I have also heard that if you wash your onion and hands you won't have the problem.
@veenakh (24)
• Singapore
12 Oct 07
Hey, save your swimming glasses! The best way to cut onions without crying is to put them in water as soon as you cut them. This way their tear-inducing chemeicals are diluted and you will be smiling your way to dining table!
• China
13 Oct 07
Thank you, I will try it!