Do you know what the connection is between The Beatles and onions? Before you read the rest of this post, see if you can guess what the answer is. Got your answer yet? Read ahead now to see if you have the righ answer OR if you are stumped, to get the answer. On November 25, 1968 the Beatles … [Read more...] about Do You Know The Beatles – Onion Connection?
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Cholesterol, Prostate Cancer, and Aging
What do onions, cholesterol, prostate cancer, and getting older have in common? Lots! And after a lengthy hiatus, the Onionista is back and ready to shed some light on these topics. Properties of onion in relationship to cholesterol - The organosulfur compounds found in onions have been … [Read more...] about Cholesterol, Prostate Cancer, and Aging
Satin Wrappings, Soul, and Weather Predictions
Autumn has arrived and so has the fall and winter onion crop. As harvest progresses across the country, I am reminded of one of my favorite onion quotes: "The onion and its satin wrappings is among the most beautiful of vegetables and is the only one that represents the essence of things. It can … [Read more...] about Satin Wrappings, Soul, and Weather Predictions
Onions Can Talk? Really?!
This may sound crazy, but onions can talk. It sounds silly, but it's true. Oh, alright . . . so they don't actually speak with a voice, but in their own special way, they do have a form of communicating that I find really interesting and I think you will also. Here's the deal. Depending on the … [Read more...] about Onions Can Talk? Really?!
Layers of Flavor Field Tour
I've been in the onion fields again! This time I invited food bloggers from Los Angeles, California to join me at Calandri Sonrise Farms in Lancaster, California so I could share with them the field to harvest process that onions make before they reach the market. Special thanks to everyone at … [Read more...] about Layers of Flavor Field Tour
Extend The Sweetness Till Wintertime!
When I was young, I remember my mom would spend countless hours canning and freezing fruits and vegetables for our family to enjoy during the winter. From canned applesauce and peaches, to stewed tomatoes, frozen green beans, and corn. Oh, and don't forget her famous zuchinni relish! Ah, … [Read more...] about Extend The Sweetness Till Wintertime!