by sonia v.

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Light a Candle When Chopping Onions

February 17, 2008 08:06 AM EST

views: 63 | rating: 10/10 (13 votes) | comments: 14

To help stop your eyes from burning and tearing when you're cutting up onions, light a candle and sit as close to you as safely possible. Don't know why this works but for some it seems to provide relief.

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Comments: 14

Alice N. Feb 17, 2008, 8:28am EST

Interesting. I don't usually have any problems with onions. I read somewhere that it is cutting the bottom first that causes the fumes to rise. I think it may also be that some people are more sensitive to onion fumes than others. Great tip! Hope it helps.

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Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 8:28am EST

Vanilla works best. Cuts the odor better as well.

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Ashley B. Feb 17, 2008, 8:40am EST

Interesting

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Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Feb 17, 2008, 8:54am EST

TY this is a new one to me.

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Ruth MacGill Feb 17, 2008, 2:09pm EST

This is news to me. Thanks

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becky soccer mom x1 p. Feb 17, 2008, 6:42pm EST

never heard of this one
i will need to try it

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Sarah (I want points) Feb 20, 2008, 12:51pm EST

Wow! I've heard many tips for onions, but this one is a first for me!

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Jenna is around here somewhere s. Feb 22, 2008, 12:42pm EST

Never heard of this one before :)) Interesting :))

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Alta B. Feb 27, 2008, 9:02am EST

I always use white onions and I don't have a problem with tearing.

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Jodie P. Mar 1, 2008, 3:07pm EST

good idea I will try it.

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Austin Cushing Mar 2, 2008, 1:27pm EST

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juley g. Apr 17, 2008, 3:20pm EDT

Great idea!

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Ryan M. May 26, 2008, 4:26pm EDT

Great idea. My eyes start to swell shut on me.

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sonia v. May 30, 2008, 3:30pm EDT

thanks for commenting

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