SC - Peeling garlic and chopping onions

[Laura C. Minnick]

Stefan li Rous wrote:
> 
> 'Lainie said:
> > And I have one of those no-onion bars. It really works- they claim
> > something about ionization. I don't care why. But what's bad about the
> > smell of onions? 
> Thank you for this message, Lainie. I've seen those no-onion bars in
> the store and wondered if they worked or were just a gimmick. I have
> some plate stainless steel pieces around here, but they are only 1/16
> thick so they might be rather rough on your hands even if the edges
> were rounded well. Maybe I'll buy one of these bars. Do they work
> on garlic and other odors?

Yes, they do. Even fish. You have to rub them all over though- between
fingers, etc., for them to work properly. Under running water. I got
mine from William-Sonoma years ago and it was something like 5 bucks-
and well spent.

'Lainie