‘No one is born knowing how to chop an onion’

An essay on being autistic and chopping onions. Plus an announcement. Words and photograph by Charlie Benjamin.

Good morning, and welcome to Vittles! Today, Charlie Benjamin writes about cooking, chopping onions, and living with autism.

However, before today’s newsletter, we’re delighted to announce a collaboration with our favourite (and least-evil) institution, the British Library. Each year, since 2022, we have organised a panel talk for the British Library Foo…