Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Onion Affair and More

It's funny to think how many onions we peeled and shopped at the prep for Bubble Q. We had all kinds of them: red, white, yellow, small, big and somehow they all met the knife and cutting boards at the exact same time turning the room into a tear fest.


It's funny thatI'm sort of dedicationg this post to that task but it was so present in every single recipe we looked at, prepared and cooked that when I looked at the pictures I took there were tons of onions and all the braves people who took the task of choping them.


The best "onion moment" was when fabulous Jonathan Waxman {will dedicate a full post to him later!} took the time to show everyone how to chop an onion... a true Zen moment for us!


After all the lessons and chopping of onions I have to say I'm not there yet where I can have it all chopped in seconds but definitely  learned some of the basics... ha!

Have a great middle of the week and hope you find something that amazes you today {like an onion}!
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25 comments:

  1. NikkiMarch 9, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I chop onions with my eyes closed. Sure it's dangerous, but it gets the job done ;)

    Lucky! I want to buy shoes for a wedding...

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  2. audrey marieMarch 9, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    i never cry while chopping but my knife skills are terrible! whenever i watch cooking shows im amazed by how quick they are!

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  3. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    this made me smile
    my son is just starting work
    in a hotel kitchen in england
    and i rather suspect he'll be
    chopping charly!
    (boy your eyes must have stung)
    ...

    °°°

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  4. JosieMarch 9, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I've ALWAYS wanted to be able to chop an onion super fast!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  5. little luxury listMarch 9, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I ALWAYS tear up when chopping them! Ooh a Jonathon Waxman lesson!

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  6. Clare BMarch 9, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Can't quite imagine a whole catering room full with the smell and 'essence' of onion - must have been horrible on the eyes. We recently bought a fancy Japanese cutting knife which is so sharp, I'm a little afraid to use it because my chopping skills are so terrible. Need to have a few lessons I think!

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  7. MaddyMarch 9, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Actually, that's one of the many things I learned in my cooking class....how to cut an onion properly! I couldn't believe I had been doing it "wrong" all these years!

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  8. Heart CharlieMarch 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Oh I love when they chop the onions really fast and in tiny pieces ;)

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  9. Suite HenryMarch 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I do not have these skills. I think I need better knives first. Then I need to hurry the heck up because I inevitably take too long and start weeping.

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  10. BrandiMarch 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I can only image what that room looked like! I've heard an old tale that if you have a very sharp knife you don't cry as much (or at all) when you chop an onion. Is there any truth to that?

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  11. erika soroccoMarch 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Chopping onions always makes me nervous! :P

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  12. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    My husband just read somewhere that onions are the universal food. That every country in the world uses them in their food, not sure how accurate that is but interesting nonetheless. I love them.

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  13. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Hehe I don't like onions so I never have to worry about chopping them.

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  14. Jaime @ laviejaimeMarch 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    my old roomie always cried when she chopped onions- like alot lol. i dont really eat them so don't chop much.

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  15. Sandy at Ooh La Frou FrouMarch 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hello! I'm Sandy, the artist and creator of Ooh La Frou Frou ... I stopped by to visit you at your blog too and to say thanks so much for visiting and leaving a comment ... we always leave a little response to all comments, and there's one waiting for you for next time you're by! Looks like from this post that you've been taking cooking classes? Fun! xoxo

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  16. A Crimson KissMarch 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Oh, onion! My mom taught me a great onion secret-keep 'em in the fridge, and you'll tear up less!

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  17. Diana MieczanMarch 9, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I totally agree..Onion is a part of so many great recipes:) Those are such a cool photos. Love love love this post
    Kisses and hugs, darling

    Ps: I’m hosting a charming jewelry GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in:)

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  18. kMarch 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I wear ski goggles when I chop onions...no tears! :)

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  19. Christel @ Captivated by imageMarch 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Chopping onions that quickly is admirable, I don't think I can ever do it quickly or without a tear... Thank you for your sweet comment and good luck on your food festival these days!

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  20. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsMarch 9, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I've tried lighting a candle which didn't work for me and my seven year old told me that if you chew gum while you chop then you don't cry.

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  21. MarissaMarch 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    There's nothing I hate more than chopping onions! I usually just put mine in a food processor so I don't have to cry.

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  22. kimbirdyMarch 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    wow, i can't imagine that many onions in one room! i can barely handle one little one in our big kitchen.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    i kind of can't stand onions, but you make me want to rethink that :)

    xo Alison

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  24. Claudia CifuentesMarch 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I would love to learn how to chop an onion quickly! reminds me of the onion scene in julia & julia. :)

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  25. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Jonathan Waxman is so awesome and how great that you got to spend time with him! It's so true about the knives! Can't wait to read more of your experiences, sounds like it was a wonderful time.

    p.s. Just sent you an email, hoping you can make it next Thursday but if not let me know what days you'll be in LA.
    xo Mary Jo

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