Onion Goggles

Let's face it: most tools in our kitchens these days are not really necessary. Anything that a garlic press, zester,potato peeler or food processor can do, a chef's knife can do just as well. What most of these tools do is make cooking easier and therefore more fun. And what, I ask, could be more fun than wearing onion goggles? I don't know who, but someone I know is going to be getting these as a gift this year. Available in white,black or pink (my personal favorite) these goggles block out onion vapors with an airtight seal. No more tears! They are also slightly tinted to avoid the pesky glare of sunshine so often found in kitchens and fog-proof, if things get steamy. If onion goggles are a little too hip for you, you can always try other less-proven methods to avoid onion tears (burn a candle next to the cutting board, put the onion in the freezer or soak in water before cutting, never cut from the root end, hold your breath while cutting) Made by R.S.V.P International, onion goggles can be found in kitchen stores like Sur la Table.