All-Clad MC2 on Sale – Save up to 40% off

by Danielle on May 25, 2010

All-Clad MC2 Cookware on Sale

UPDATED:  Sale is now running through 7/31/2010!

All-Clad MC2 annual sale begins at MetroKitchen on May 1st and runs through June 15th, 2010.

Now is the best time to buy All-Clad MC2 open stock cookware and save up to 40% off the regular price. Spring is the best time of year to check out all your kitchen inventory and see what may need to be replaced or upgraded. Several different items are on sale in this collection, including fry pans, saute pans, and even stock pots. This sale includes regular or non stick MC2 pans. [Read the full article →]

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Viking Induction CooktopI am sure by now most of us have seen the Elektrolux commercial on TV that features an induction cook top. During the entire commercial the intro music from Bewitched is playing so prominently that you cannot ignore it. While they feature other appliances I am certain that it is the induction cook top that led to the choice of the Bewitched music because induction cook tops give a magical element to cooking. It is so efficient you can boil water in 90 seconds! Here are a few other magical things to ponder regarding induction cooking:

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All-Clad D5 StainlessPeople frequently say, “variety is the spice of life” but there is more than spice to consider when cooking.  Choosing the right stainless steel cookware for you is critical. Even when you have decided to go for the name brand and gold standard, All-Clad, there are still things to consider, matters to weigh and decisions to be made. Yes, All-Clad has been making fully clad stainless steel cookware for more than 20 years.  Now All-Clad has introduced a new line: All-Clad D5 stainless steel cookware.  So what’s the difference between these two All-Clad stainless steel cookware lines?

Compare All-Clad Stainless vs. All-Clad D5 Stainless

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A Guide to Essential Cookware for your Kitchen

by Danielle on April 12, 2010

All-Clad Cookware

“What are the basic pieces of cookware I should have in my kitchen?”, is a frequently asked question received in our customer service department.  MetroKitchen has compiled a list of “must have” cookware pieces that we promise, you will reach for daily, no matter what cooking skills you may have.  From dutch ovens to All-Clad fry pans, this list will help you decide what you need. [Read the full article →]

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Peugeot Pepper Grinder and Salt Mill SetWhile it may seem obvious to some, it’s a legitimate question and one frequently comes to customer service here at MetroKitchen.  Although a similarly styled Peugeot salt mill and Peugeot pepper mill (or pepper grinders) may look the same, there are important distinctions.
Read more on Pepper Grinders vs. Salt Mills

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Form and Function Meet in Zwilling JA Henckels Twin Profection Knives

by Ron March 24, 2010

The brand new Zwilling JA Henckels Twin Profection knives is more than just another line of kitchen cutlery. They are certainly great looking thanks to renowned Italian architect and designer Matteo Thun who designed Profection cutlery. My first impression of these knives had me referring to them as the “Orient Express” of knife lines — [...]

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Scanpan Non-Stick Cookware Comparison

by Ron March 19, 2010

Denmark has blessed the world with a line of non-stick cookware that will stand the test of time! While I have owned very expensive non-stick cookware in the past, none has compared to ScanPan. What makes this brand of non-stick cookware truly remarkable? //

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Cookware FAQ: What is difference between Tri-ply, 5-ply, and beyond?

by Danielle March 18, 2010

A Cookware FAQ-Ply Cookware: What is tri-ply cookware? 5-ply cookware? Even 7-ply cookware? This is one of the frequently asked questions we receive at MetroKitchen. If you are in the market for some new 3-ply cookware or 5-ply cookware, you are probably going to do some research to decide which is the right type of  [...]

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Vita-Mix Review: The Ultimate Blender

by Ron March 16, 2010

Of all the many brands on MetroKitchen,  I am certain that Tim Allen of “Home Improvement” fame would be all over Vita-Mix blenders. His comic quest for more horse power would lead him on a crash course for Vita-Mix.  Vita-Mix is the real deal when it comes to blenders and food processors. These machines have [...]

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Cast Iron Cookware: A Must for your Kitchen

by Lynn March 10, 2010

Ask a professional chef what type of pots and pans you need in your kitchen.  Most would recommend at least one piece of cast iron cookware in every kitchen because of its versatility and even heating qualities.  If you have one of your grandmother’s skillets, perfect!  If not, here’s some information to help you decide [...]

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