Is Onion Foregrounded in Foods?

We have a topic that just won't die. We've picked up a lot of flak for this. You never quite know when you've struck a nerve. Let's kick off with listener bollicking of the week. Dear beans, This is from James. They're responding to our contention that onion doesn't tend to be foregrounded as a flavor in foods. OK, he says, onion gravy, French onion soup, onion bardji. I think they'll find your old friend, the onion is unquestionably front and center in all of these dishes. Now who's going to restaurant and ordering a lovely dish of onion gravy? That is basically buying a... Can I have