Some people get tears in their eyes thinking about chopping an onion, while others think about getting bad breath from eating them. Well, I suppose I am quite biased, but I say chop, chop! Eat more onions! Like other fruits and vegetables, onions have important vitamins and minerals. What makes the onion family unique is the three different…
Onions played some very interesting roles in the history of the world. Some of the facts are really quite amazing so I’d like to share a few layers of triva I thought might be “a-peeling”! King Ramses IV, who died in 1160 B.C., was entombed with onions in his eye sockets. In India, as early as the sixth century B.C., the famous…
Can you guess how much the largest onion ever grown weighed? Well, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, V. Throup of Silsden, England grew a 10 pound 14 ounce onion!! Now that’s a big onion! If you like trivia, check out this page for more: //www.onions-usa.org/about/trivia.php Speaking of growing onions . . . Did…
Onion slices and wedges are perfect for all grilling occasions. Memorial Day is often considered the kick-off weekend for summer BBQs, so I thought I’d share my top ten grilling tips. Before you fire up the grill, please take time to remember the brave men and women who so bravely fought for our freedoms. BBQ Grilled…
Remember going to camp when you were a kid? Have you gone back to camp as an adult? And I don’t mean as a group leader or as a parent supervisor. I mean drive out of the city, stay in a cabin in the tall pines, do crafts, learn things, meet new people, and gather…
Since May is Arthritis Awareness month, I wanted to share some recent news discovered about onions and how they may be able to help people with arthritis and other diseases. For more information about the research in this article, click here: //www.onions-usa.org/contact/contact.php Onions are a rich source of antioxidants called flavonoids and organosulfur compounds. A flavonoid…
Make the most of your onions with these simple storage and handling tips.
This week I have the ultimate privilege of introducing you to one of America’s onion producers. Steven Benson and his family have been growing onions, lettuce, melons, cotton, and alfalfa/alfalfa seed in the Imperial Valley of California since his Great Grandfather moved to the area in the early 1900’s. For many years, they have sold…
This week I planned to introduce you to a grower who could give you an inside look at harvesting onions. Although I don’t want to keep you in suspense, I will be introducing him next week instead. So I do not totally disappoint you, I am going to stick with the original plan and talk about harvest, only from a different angle. When you go…
Spring has offically arrived by the calendar’s standards and the weather is even finally starting to feel that way. You know where else you can feel spring? Yup! In the produce isle at the grocery store. If you haven’t noticed, take a few extra minutes the next time you’re at the store. Take special note of all…
Last week I got the following question from a few consumers and thought it would make the perfect post for the week. Q. Retail onion prices have increased significantly in the last few weeks. Depending on what kind, prices have increased 30-60 cents/pound or more. Do you know why? A. The answer is supply and…
Onions are such a versatile vegetable! Here are a few ways to enjoy more of this amazing veggie at your house!
