Mark Kurlansky's new book 'The Core of an Onion' dives deep into culinary history
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Odd Onion Ordinances and the Structure of Onions
This chapter explores some strange onion laws that are still in effect, particularly one in Dyersburg, Tennessee. It also delves into the anatomy of an onion bulb and discusses the lack of surprises when peeling it.
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