Succisa virescit. The translation roughly means, “When cut down, we grow back stronger.” Originally the sixth-century motto of the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino, it reflects a simple but profound ...

“Always grab the onion as if you had a claw in your hand,” Carbone recommends. “Fingertips bended to the inside.” Curling your fingers into a claw shape will nearly eliminate the chances of the knife ...

If you're tired of slicing up onions with a kitchen knife but still want to achieve those perfectly thin strips, this common kitchen tool is one worth using.