Braided onions

Have you heard of braiding onions? It’s sort of like French braiding hair: take a dozen or so onions that still have their stalks attached, and, starting with three, gradually work more in as you go. The result is a beautiful, natural chain of onions that can be hung in your kitchen and taken from as needed. Braided onions aren’t just aesthetically pleasing; the technique of braiding and hanging them provides better air circulation around the onions than storing in a bin.

Homegrown onions come in more varieties and taste better than anything you’ll find at the store. Learn how to grow your own now!

A really easy to follow tutorial on how to braid garlic (or onions) with step by step instructions and video. If you can french braid you can braid garlic.

Learning how to braid onions is fun, easy and very functional! Braiding them allows for great airflow (reducing the risk of them rotting or getting moldy) and they are easy to hang for long-term storage. No need for storage bins! #braidonions #onionbraids #braidingonions #howtobraidonions #onionstorage #storingonions #onioncuring

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Savor the simplicity of Balsamic Roasted Onions, featuring sweet onions, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of white wine, perfectly seasoned and roasted to perfection. Ideal as a flavorful side dish or a charming addition to your antipasti spread.

I’ve received a bunch of questions recently from people wanting to know when they should harvest their onions, so I thought I would go ahead and repost this handy dandy tutorial on how to harvest and store onions for those of you who have never done it before, or just need a quick refresher. ************** Read More >>

Neat onion braids. There are no instructions, but looks like there are sticks/a branch as the center support, w each onion tied on individually. Very beautiful display & well-organized!

Dive into a flavorful world where sweet onions meet Parmesan, cream, and wine, creating an ambrosial side dish perfect for elevating any meal.

Growing garlic is something that is fairly new to me, so, I am far from an expert. But, over the last 2 years I have learned plenty about my favorite little Alliums. Mostly, I’ve learned what…