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Lisa Fitzgerald

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Peeling Onions Without Tears anymore!

Give your onion a quick rinse if it looks dirty, but you can skip this if it’s clean. Slice off just the root end—don’t cut into the onion too much or you’ll get more of those tear-inducing fumes. Cut the onion in half from top to bottom, then flip the halves cut side down. This helps keep the stingy chemicals from floating up. Trim the tops off each half, then start peeling from the trimmed end. If the skin is stubborn, use your knife tip to get it started. If you’re sensitive to onion fumes, soak the peeled halves in water for 10-15 minutes or pop them in the freezer for a bit before chopping. Both tricks really help! I always leave the cut sides down until I’m ready to chop—makes a big difference! #kitchentips #onionhacks #cooking101 #Food #Cooking

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Onion Wedges in Minutes: My Go-To Method

Start by slicing your onion in half from bulb to tip. This keeps it stable and makes the next steps way easier. Peel off the papery skin—sometimes the first layer of onion comes off too, and that’s totally fine. Get rid of any brown knobs on the ends. Give your onion a quick rinse under cool water. This helps get rid of any dirt or weird spots hiding under the skin. Place the onion cut-side down on your cutting board for safety. Use a sharp knife and cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges, depending on the size. Store any extra wedges in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They’re perfect for stir fries or a blooming onion! #onionhacks #kitchenbasics #cooking101 #Food #Cooking

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Why Can't Adults Cook Anymore?

Alright, here's the thing—why in the world are so many people my age utterly clueless in the kitchen? It's like we hit adulthood and suddenly, meal prep becomes a foreign language. I've got friends who think boiling water is some sort of black magic. Is it just me or does anyone else think basic cooking skills are like, essential for living and not just a perk? We grew up watching our parents make magic with whatever was in the fridge. Yet, somehow, the magic didn't rub off, and here we are, adults struggling to make a damn grilled cheese. I can't be the only one frustrated by this. I mean, dude, if we can navigate a smartphone, we should definitely handle a frying pan, no? It just feels like somewhere along the line, we dropped the ball on these basic life skills. End rant. #BasicLifeSkills #AdultingFail #Cooking101

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