On Tue, 23 Sep 2014 20:45:15 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> But... Are there different varieties of shallots like there are onions?

Of course! Have you never heard of banana shallot? I have never seen
it in person, but I've read about it here.
http://www.cooksinfo.com/banana-shallots


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