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In article >,
Michael Odom > wrote:

> On 12 Oct 2004 11:11:01 -0700,
> (Christopher A. Steele) wrote:
>
> >If I understand correctly what I've read on the Net, some varieties of
> >onion are more apt to make one cry than others. I'd like to know which
> >varieties are the WORST ... "cry wise." ( I already understand the
> >chemistry that causes the sobbing )
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> Oddly, I've had the worst problems with shallots. No idea why.
>
>
Shallots bother me, too. You usually don't use that many in a recipe,
but they do pack a punch.

Cindy

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