Tuesday's Cup: Onions

The Onion permeates, brings tears and cheers

Don’t underestimate onions. Amino acids containing sulfur are the reason why these members of the Alliaceae family can bring on a moment of tears. They add a flavorful touch in stew. We recommend Vidalia onions if you want to get fancy, but reliable yellow onions will make do, too. Green onions (scallions) are a great topping and garnish that will make any savory dish look (and taste) more appetizing. What can we do to avoid the tears? We suggest keeping a bowl of water close by while chopping onions. Just place it on the counter next to the cutting board. It really does work. Who needs unnecessary tears anyways?