Breaking news: FENI Summit 2010 in Chicago!

The 12th Annual FENI Summit will be held in Chicago Feb. 13 to 15, 2010. Make plans to attend and obtain more information by visiting www.fenisummit.com! FENI is produced by Chef Educator Today magazine and Talcott Publications, in cooperation with leading culinary institutions.

A primer on cutting onions

Onions are a mainstay in many recipes for the layers of flavor and texture they impart. Thus, the Greeley, Colo.-based National Onion Association has developed steps on how best to cut an onion and how to reduce tearing. The step-by-step sheet shows how to dice onions or how to cut onions wedges or rings. For more information or to receive a copy, visit www.onions-usa.org or send an e-mail to kreddin@onions-usa.org.