March 2010

What is the difference between a salt mill and a pepper grinder?

by Shaun March 25, 2010

While it may seem obvious to some, it’s a legitimate question and one which 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.

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 — [...]

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?

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 [...]

Vitamix Review: More than Just a 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 Vitamix blenders and food processors. His comic quest for more horse power would lead him on a crash course for an appliance like Vita-Mix. These machines have 2 plus peak horsepower and the blades spin [...]

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 [...]

My Stainless Cookware is Discolored or Bluish. What do I do?

by Ron March 3, 2010

One of the frequent questions we get here at MetroKitchen customer service is “My stainless steel cookware has become discolored. How can I restore its luminous finish?” Or various iterations of the same question. Before we get into the solution, let’s talk about some of the reasons your stainless steel cookware may become discolored or [...]