Onions and garlic: feasting on the stinky bulbs

Tag : garlic
Yes, eating onions and garlic can cause bad breath. But thatdoesn't stop us from feasting on these pungent bulbs. Deliciousdishes like garlic mashed potatoes , onion tarts , and even savory drinks like this spring onion cocktail have widespread appeal. For related content, check out our visual guide to bulb vegetables .

Tips:
Chill out
The greens of spring onions should be a vibrantly colored green andshould be neither limp nor yellowing. The whole bulbs should befirm. And before placing them in the crisper drawer of your fridge,wrap them in paper towels and place them in a sealable plastic bag.
Kept in the dark
Choose onions that are firm and without bruises or mold. Theonion's greatest environmental foes are humidity and exposure tolight so keep them in dark, dry places like bins or pantries. Donot keep them in plastic bags where moisture can collect; moistureencourages mold as well as sprouting.
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Don't cry for me
If you cry while cutting onions, here are two tricks to try: 1)freeze them for a few minutes beforehand; 2) wear goggles. And ifyour hands retain that pungent odor after handling thesevegetables, run your hands under cold water and then rub themagainst anything stainless-steel, such as the kitchen faucet or apiece of silverware.
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