Is Onion a Herb? What the Kitchen Calls It and What Botany Says

Is Onion a Herb? What the Kitchen Calls It and What Botany Says
Is onion a herb or a vegetable? See what botany says, why onions make you cry, what IFCT nutrition data shows, and how to choose and cook each type well.

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