Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching so don’t wait until the last minute to get your gift. In the event that you just don’t know what to get for your Valentine, we offer the following suggestions:

Chef's Choice Heart-Shaped Waffle MakerYou might think to offer your sweetheart a sweet heart. The Chefs Choice Heart Shaped Waffle Maker is a nice gift. If your Valentine is more traditional the other waffle makers make a sweet gifts as well.

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Swiss Diamond Induction Nonstick cookwareMost of the traditional stainless steel cookware that we sell will work on induction burners, including All-Clad and American Kitchen cookware.  Many of these brands make some pieces with a nonstick coating.

If you are looking for dishwasher-safe, metal-utensil-safe nonstick cookware that is also induction compatible, you want to go with Scanpan CTX or Swiss Diamond’s induction line.

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Introducing the new Shun Reserve kitchen knife series! These new knives feature a brand new black and crimson PakkaWood handle as well as Shun’s  famous super-sharp and smooth edge.Shun Reserve Series Hollow-Edge Cook's Knife

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Need a top-quality Wusthof chef’s knife for yourself or as a gift this holiday season? These Wusthof wide 8-inch chef’s knives are this months “Sharp Pick” and they’re only on sale for December! Read on for more info!Wusthof 8-inch Wide Cook's Knife [Read the full article →]

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Nambe BowlI’m always looking for something interesting and fun to add interest to the table setting of casual dinner parties. I’ve found it in Nambe!   What’s a Nambe you ask?

  • Nambe is cookware
  • Nambe is serving ware
  • Nambe is silver (in color) but never needs to be polished (yay!).
  • Nambe can be heated in the oven or popped into the freezer and then into the oven.

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Preparing for the Holidays

by Ron November 20, 2011

As the holidays draw near all the cooking that’s about to happen in your kitchen is top of mind. Lots of loved ones will be gathered to feast upon the tasty delights you  prepare for them. While it may be a labor of love for you, it never hurts to double check to be sure [...]

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German Knives: Zwilling JA Henckels vs. Wusthof, Two Shades of Greatness

by Ron November 16, 2011

German knives have quite a lengthy history.  The brands MetroKitchen has selected,  Henckels and Wusthof, have been making fine kitchen knives for centuries! Many people like to compare Wusthof vs. Henckels.  No matter which you chose you’ll have a superb quality knife that has a lifetime guarantee. Zwilling JA Henckels and Wusthof Trident craft the [...]

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Celebrate the season with the best kitchen brands made in the USA!

by Ron November 13, 2011

We frequently hear from our customers that they want to buy kitchen products made in the USA.  We not only carry cookware made in America, but we also carry small appliances, kitchen tools, and accessories for your home. These products are made in factories right here at home which employ thousands of Americans.  We thought [...]

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Copper Cookware Guide

by Bobby November 9, 2011

Copper cookware, especially French copper, evokes thoughts of fabulous foods, wonderful smells and Paris.  Certainly many collect and use it for its beauty.  It does give a warm glow to the kitchen.   For serious cooks, copper is the choice because of its incredible cooking performance.   Of all the metals used to make cookware–aluminum, stainless steel [...]

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New Smart Small Appliances from Emeril

by Lynn November 7, 2011

Emeril is one of my favorite chefs.  His food and recipes are great.  I also like Emeril because he’s always inventing fun new items for kitchen and cooking fantics. What better time to check out new items than the start of what we like to call “the eating season!”   These 6 new Emerilware small appliances [...]

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