Dansk Enameled Steel CookwareWe love these new/old Dansk Kobenstyle enameled pots and pans.  We love how easy they are to clean and we love how light they are to handle.  Most of all, we love how they look!   Depending on how old you are, you may remember them at your Mom’s or at a friend’s table in the 1970’s.
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Here at MetroKitchen we started carrying a bunch of Staub enameled cast iron skillets and frying pans recently.  Made in France, these high-quality Staub frying pans are made from enameled cast iron and have a lifetime warranty. Since I’ve been using one at home on the weekends with great success, I decided to share my recipe for making pancakes from scratch. Read on below for the recipe and more info about these great fry pans from Staub!

Staub Enameled Cast Iron Frying Pan

Staub Cast Iron Skillet

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Wusthof Knife Block SetWhen it comes to kitchen knives, a few are absolutely essential for meal preparation.  This guide will  help you find the right knives and cutlery for your kitchen.

What are the essential knives for your kitchen?

While there are plenty of different types of kitchen knives for different uses, the most important ones are a chef’s or cook’s knife, a paring knife, a carving or slicing knife, and a bread knife. Also, these aren’t technically knives, but a pair of quality kitchen shears and a sharpening steel are both equally important kitchen tools that are worth considering.

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Capresso Coffee Maker

As the holidays approach if you are like me, you begin to rack your brains on creative gifts for loved ones. Metrokitchen offers some excellent gifts that will put a smile on your loved ones face without putting a dent in your bank account. The following items are only a few of the goodies found at Metrokitchen that are both great to have and inexpensive.

For the coffee drinker in your life you might think about the Capresso CM200 10 cup programmable coffee maker. This is made by the same company that makes espresso makers that run over $2000.00 yet this coffee maker is nicely priced and very reliable!

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!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 you have everything you need to insure all goes as planned.

For me, a list is essential.  Let’s see:

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Save up to $82 on Wusthof Gourmet Carving Set & up to $55 on Wusthof Serrated Utility Knives this December!

by george December 2, 2012

Each month here at MetroKitchen.com, we feature a few Wusthof knives from their Grand Prix II, Classic, and Ikon series at special low prices. We call these our “Sharp Picks.” This month, since we’re now in the holiday season, we’ve got the Wusthof Classic and Ikon serrated utility knives on sale as well as a [...]

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What foods are on your plate this Thanksgiving?

by george November 21, 2012

Here in the office at MetroKitchen there are a handful of people from different cultural backgrounds and we all have different ideas about what’s on the ideal Thanksgiving menu. From the ingredients in Turkey stuffing to a preference of canned or home-made cranberry sauce, we have covered nearly all of the Thanksgiving topics among one [...]

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An American Treat: Mom’s Applesauce Loaf Cake

by Lynn November 16, 2012

When you’re in the mood for a dessert that’s as all American as apple pie, but is not apple pie, try my Mom’s Applesauce Loaf Cake recipe.   It’s always a favorite of my family and hopefully yours will enjoy it too.   For a full all-American experience, the American-made bakeware is a great way to bake [...]

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Edgeware Electric & Manual Knife Sharpeners Guide

by george November 12, 2012

Join us this evening, November 12th 2012 for an Edgeware Twitter party between 8 PM – 9 PM eastern.  Earn prizes and also save 10% off Edgeware knife sharpeners using the code “KITCHENSKILLZ” today only! Edgeware electric and manual knife sharpeners use the most modern materials and designs for optimal sharpening. In this blog I’ll [...]

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Get a chance to win a FREE Viking Roaster thanks to MetroKitchen & New South Food Company!

by george November 7, 2012

MetroKitchen and New South Food Company, one of our favorite food blogs, have partnered together to provide a chance to win a free Viking roaster!

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