@PurpleDaisies
Sultana or Swing yet to start doing anything but it’s only been a day or two
Ooh! You've used that name! Even though I mistakenly posted to Weeds and slunk off all 
So pleased 
Actually came on to share a tip I read recently and tried out yesterday.
Apologies if you all know it anyway.
Anyway: Onions Without Tears.
Apparently, the chemicals released by onions when they're cut dissolve in water to form tear-causing chemicals.
Usually, the first source of water is in your eyes. However, if you keep your knife blade wet, most of the chemicals dissolve in that water.
I just rinsed the blade 3 or 4 times per (large) onion when preparing them last night and it really made a difference 
They were old onions too and I find those worse for inducing tears; I've wondered if the chemicals become more concentrated due to water evaporation, or maybe they just build up.
Thinking back, I've read about holding a bit of bread in your mouth while chopping onions, which sounded mad. But maybe that absorbs some of the bad stuff on it's way to your eyes?
Also, heard of peeling them underwater which would now make sense. But I'm attached to my fingers - and I'd like it to stay that way.
Sounded very awkward (at least for someone as clumsy as me).
I don't post very often but still thoroughly enjoying this inspiring thread.
all.