Global Sai knives are the newest line of top-quality cutlery from the Global cutlery corporation. With a masterful design by famous industrial designer Komin Yamada, the quality of this knife line is comparable to the very best from other Japanese manufacturers, such as Shun. [Read more…] about Global Sai Knives Review
Picking a knife set isn’t complicated. The smaller sets mostly include knives that are essential for every kitchen. As the sets get bigger, they begin to include more and more knifes that are designed for very specific purposes.
Which foods do you eat most often? To pick the block set that will perfectly fit your needs, just look to your food. Every food that you prepare regularly should affect your decision. In this blog I’ll give some examples of types of knives that you should look for in a set based on the particular foods for which they are designed. [Read more…] about What Kind of Kitchen Knife Block Set Should I Buy?
When you invest in a high-quality kitchen knife, you want it to last for a long time. Most of the brands we carry at MetroKitchen.com come with lifetime warranties, but every kitchen knife still requires a little regular maintenance to keep its blade sharp and useful. After all, you can’t slice vegetables with a butter knife. In this blog I’ll lay out a few of the easy and simple ways that you can ensure that your cutlery stays sharp for longer.
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As the temperatures drop a bit and leaves begin to fall, attention turns to…OMG…Christmas!
Can you believe it? Today is only 12 more ThursDAYS ‘til Christmas?? Yep, Thursday, December 25. I was at dinner last night with a friend who told me that she has most of her holiday shopping done….already!!! I certainly felt behind.
So, to help all of you early shoppers out there, here are just a few ideas for the chefs on your 2014 list, based on budgets: [Read more…] about Only 12 Thursdays Left until Christmas!
Why is All-Clad d5 brushed cookware so special? If you’re not familiar with it, d5 brushed stainless steel cookware is one of the newest cookware lines from All-Clad. It’s designed to have incredibly fast and even heating along with an attractive brushed stainless steel exterior. [Read more…] about What Makes All-Clad d5 Brushed Cookware Special?
One of the best all-in-one pots is the Emile Henry Flame Top 5 1/2 qt. Ceramic Dutch Oven. This dutch oven from Emile Henry is perfect for cooking soups and stews because it’s designed to absorb and hold heat, spreading it to your food slowly and evenly. You can also use it on almost any cooking surface including electric and gas stoves! We made a delicious potato soup and this Emile dutch oven was essential. [Read more…] about Emile Henry Flame Top Dutch Oven Review
