How Do You Like Them Onions?

I’ve been disappointed by the quality of yellow/Spanish onions in grocery stores hereabouts. They  often have soft spots or are on the moldy side. Last night I asked the produce guy in our regular store why that’s the case. He admitted that they weren’t particularly good, and suggested I substitute the Walla Walla sweet onions. Walla Wallas have their place, but it’s not in cooking.

This morning I went to the fruit stand, thinking it would have a better quality onion. No dice. I think it’s because the California growers don’t cure them properly. They just crate them up and send them north. My friends back east who grow onions could teach the Californians a thing or two.