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Crying over Onions
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How can I have less tears when slicing onions?
Crying over Onions
If your onions always make you cry, next time stick them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before you chop or slice them. Also don't cut through the root part of the onion as it releases most of the tear-producing odor.
