Plaidophile

It is much easier to de-parchment an onion which is at room temperature than one which is refrigerated. Also, onions keep for quite some time at room temperature; so, if you use onions a lot, always keep one or two on your counter. It will make the preparation step that much easier.

BONUS TIP: For a perfect cup of green tea, don't add boiling water directly to the leaves, as green tea wants to brew at 170-180°F. But instead of trying to wait for it to cool to the right point, fill your teapot 1/4 of the way with room-temperature water, fill it the rest of the way with boiling water, and then add the tea leaves.