The deli expert
Do you know the difference between dry sausage and cooked sausage?
What is the difference between cooked, ready-to-cook and raw ham?
Your METRO deli expert can answer all of these questions and also
provide you with useful advice to help you enjoy your deli meats to
the fullest!
The bakery expert
Remember Caesar’s famous quote, “Offer them bread and games”! We
all know that bread is a staple in all countries around the
world... But who invented bread, and more interestingly, how?
Wheat, Kamut, buckwheat or rye, what are these different flours
used for? Sunflower, flax, poppy and sesame seed breads’ What is a
nan bread or an azymous bread? And there is much more than bread in
your METRO Breads & Sweet Things counter… there are many sweet
and “sinful” treats just waiting for you to uncover!
The meat expert
Which cut of meat is best for a specific dish? What is the
difference between Red Grill Angus beef and AAA
beef? Braising, sautéing, roasting…which method to choose? At
what internal temperature is a steak “pink”? How many people does
one Cornish hen serve? Discover all the products in the Roast
& Grill Ideas section and find the answers to these
and many more questions at your METRO meat counter!
The produce expert
In this section, we uncover the baskets of fruits and vegetables
you will find in the Gardens of Nature section of your
METRO supermarket. Check it out for yourself! In addition to advice
on how to choose and prepare all the familiar fruits and
vegetables, you will also discover aromas and flavours from other
countries, including the secrets of tomatillo, chayote, Jerusalem
artichoke, pomegranate, rambutan and alkekengi… the official name
of ground cherries! Great pickings!
The seafood expert
Is trout a lean or medium-lean fish? What is Lake Victoria perch?
Which fish are highest in Omega-3? How do get the meat out of a
lobster without losing a finger? How do you prepare a wing of
skate? Consult the METRO seafood section to find out more
on the dozens and dozens of fish and shellfish found in METRO’s
Oceans of Fish section… and discover many tips and pointers on how
to prepare and enjoy them!
The cheese expert
Where does cheese come from? How is cheese made? Fresh soft,
semi-soft, semi-firm, blue-veined, washed or flowered cheese
crusts… the percentage of fat and humidity in all types of
cheese…which cheese is perfect for a specific recipe or occasion.
Find the answer to all these questions in the METRO expert’s
section. You will also discover many original ways to cook and
serve local and imported cheeses. So click on this section
immediately to see what your METRO World of Flavour counter has in
store for you!
The floral expert
Do you need a centerpiece for a special dinner, a focal point for
your décor or flowers to stage an open house? Your Metro floral expert
can help you with all your floral needs.
Need help
remembering how and when to take your medications? Concerned about side
effects or drug interactions between multiple medications? Want advice on staying
healthy? Consult your
METRO Pharmacist for advice on different medical conditions and
tips to staying healthy.
