Simultaneously entertaining and informative, this single subject cookbook is a delightful excursion through the world of onions.  The Griffiths have taken a broad view of this common vegetable and brought an elevated consciousness of its existence to the reader.  The book covers the historical perspective of onions through the ages, spans a multitude of literary references to the humble bulb, interviews famed cooks about their onion attitudes and tricks, but ultimately focuses on using the onion through the presentation of more than 200 recipes showcasing this common vegetable.  The book is chock-full of interesting sidebars and chapter interludes that deepen your appreciation for the onion, its growers, variations, and a host of other fascinating information.  We had a hard time choosing which recipes to feature below, and know you’ll be challenged, as well, about where to start and stop with this book!