The deli specialist
Do you know the origin of the word charcuterie? What is the
difference between dry sausage and cooked sausage? What is the
difference between cooked, ready-to-cook and raw ham? What about
Terrine, pâté or rillettes? Why should we be calling
smoked meat marinated beef? 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 baker
Remember Cesar’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 baker’s Miches &
délices counter… there are many sweet and
“sinful” treats just waiting for you to uncover!
Discover ideas and types of meat available at METRO in
the butcher’s section !
The greengrocer
In this section, we uncover the baskets of fruits and vegetables
you will find in the Soleil & Fraîcheur 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 fishmonger
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 fishmonger’s section to find out
more on the dozens and dozens of fish and shellfish found in
METRO’s Idées & Marées section… and
discover many tips and pointers on how to prepare and enjoy
them!
The Expert cheesemonger
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
cheesemonger’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 Rendez-vous fromager
counter has in store for you!
