How Stop Crying When Dicing Onions: A Candle

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Re: How Stop Crying When Dicing Onions: A Candle

Postby Freya » Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:13 pm

I have tried every tip there is and none of them work. But I figured it out myself, and here is what I do -

I have a small tabletop cordless fan in my kitchen that I used to use when going through menopause. (I never knew when I would suddenly be a LOT hotter than everyone else in the room and need a personal fan, lol.) I don't need it much anymore but I discovered that if I place it on the counter top to the left or right of the cutting board, it blows the onion fumes away and I don't cry!
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Re: How Stop Crying When Dicing Onions: A Candle

Postby Vegankit » Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:06 pm

I find breathing through my mouth instead of my nose works. I also hold my breath and turn my head away to take a big breath.
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Re: How Stop Crying When Dicing Onions: A Candle

Postby Vanilla Orchid » Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:14 pm

Vegankit wrote:I find breathing through my mouth instead of my nose works. I also hold my breath and turn my head away to take a big breath.

Not recommended. I've cut fingers that way.
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