You would be hard pressed to find someone who cries more than I do while chopping onions.
I’M THE WORST.
We’re talking buckets – burning eyes, smudged mascara – the whole package.
Short of goggles, I’ve tried every trick in the book – freezing the onion, chopping it under running water – and nothing worked.
Till now!
To chop an onion without crying, simply put a couple of matches (unlit!!!) between your lips.
Needless to say I was as skeptical as ever but this really truly worked. No tears.
I don’t understand the science behind the “why”, but who cares – my make-up is saved!
How about you? Any surefire no-tears methods that have worked for you?
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I just tried it and not a single tear was shed! You are so good! How do you think of this stuff! I searched all over until I found a matchbook with paper matches (like yours)
….I wonder if that makes a difference?
Annie you KNOW it wasn’t my idea – it NEVER is my idea! 🙂 I don’t think it matters if you use wood or paper – I’m so glad it worked!
you are my hero! Thank you so much for posting this. I am going to think of you for the rest of my onion chopping LIFE!!!
Did you try it? Did it work? Tell me, tell me!!!