What can I do about onion breath? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Oct 1, 2009 - 15 answers

It used to be that pretty much any old deli in town had those classic NY onion rolls, but lately they seem to have become increasingly hard to find. Are there still places where I can get a nice toasted onion roll with butter for breakfast, especially in the Penn Station area?
posted by monospace on Sep 2, 2009 - 5 answers

How do you make truly tender, succulent Jewish-style brisket? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Feb 16, 2009 - 14 answers

Is it worth making Indian food without onions? My husband is on an onion-free diet and I am wondering if I should bother attempting an eggplant bharta recipe this weekened, or if I should forget it and move on to a natively onion-free cuisine.
posted by crazycanuck on Jan 2, 2009 - 15 answers

Is this story from the Onion the original source for the idea of building a pyramid to honour Ronald Reagan and interring Bush I with him in it? I feel like the idea goes back to the eighties... punk song? zine? [more inside]
posted by geos on Dec 21, 2008 - 1 answer

I need the recipe for Whole Foods' miso onion soup. Like... now. [more inside]
posted by kaseijin on Sep 18, 2008 - 18 answers

What onions have the most potent flavor? How can I find them? [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat on Aug 31, 2008 - 13 answers

What's your favourite pickle recipe, and why? And what advice can you offer to a novice pickler? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Jul 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Do you tip your car hop at Sonic Drive-thru? If so how much? [more inside]
posted by Beaufort on Jun 25, 2008 - 44 answers

I’m growing garlic and onions for the first time in my new home. Can I harvest the greens from these plants while they’re growing without harming the bulbs? I’m in a colder climate that is very hot in the summer – Winnipeg. [more inside]
posted by Jupiter Jones on Jun 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me eat this delicious Chinese crab dish. [more inside]
posted by ghost of a past number on May 27, 2008 - 12 answers

Martha Stewart prepared a soup base using only carrots, celery and onion and then she said there was a French phrase for this method but I couldn't catch it.
posted by cda on Feb 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I find my beloved "The Onion" in London? Just moved to London from California where I could find an Onion newspaper on almost every street corner. Short of paying the $200 a year for a subscription, does anyone know where I can find the satirical newspaper in London?
posted by cubedweller on Jan 14, 2008 - 19 answers

Why do rotten onions sometimes smell good? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious on Aug 7, 2007 - 6 answers

Is the Weekly World News satire, parody, something in between or something else entirely? And how does it compare to or contrast with other similar works of media such as The Onion?
posted by christopherious on Jul 30, 2007 - 17 answers

Trying to find Onion article titled "Buchanan Woos Gay Vote: 'I Promise I Will Not Incinerate You'" . . . [more inside]
posted by nbrier on Jul 12, 2007 - 4 answers

Did I hallucinate this Onion article? It was something like, "Area man's girlfriend won't stop bugging him to beat Grand Theft Auto." [more inside]
posted by peep on Mar 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Do those metal deodorant bars made to remove the scent of garlic or onion from your hands really work? If so, how? If not, what does?
posted by anonymoose on Aug 17, 2006 - 23 answers

You know the fake man-on-the-street quotes that the Onion has been doing every week for years? There are six different people's photos they've used forever, and I would like to know more. [more inside]
posted by poppo on Aug 17, 2006 - 18 answers

onion sensitive MeFites: i forgot onions make me feel sick and had something with onions. now i'm suffering from an upset stomach. what can I eat or drink that will help me feel better? (my thought: there HAS to be another food out there that is an antidote)
posted by mirileh on Mar 6, 2006 - 16 answers

Why do onions sprout? [more inside]
posted by advil on Jul 1, 2005 - 11 answers