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Make a Splash: Backsplash Trends We’re Seeing in 2021

May 18, 2021 by EuroChef

The mighty backsplash isn’t just meant to be a design feature in the kitchen. A backsplash not only aesthetically brings the design of your kitchen together, but it also has great functionality as it prevents odors from being absorbed into the wall while also protecting walls from grease splatters and the occasional spaghetti sauce snafu. We want to spotlight the kitchen backsplash this month, as they are the silent heroes in protecting your kitchen from everyday cooking messes. See what’s trending this year in backsplash design by reading our blog below. Thanks to all who have tagged us on Instagram!

White Subway Tile

White subway tile is a classic backsplash pattern that stands the test of time. The versatile shape can be installed to create endless patterns, including the traditional bricklayer classic herringbone pattern, the modern horizontal or vertical stack or even a crosshatch install to name a few.

Buttered Side Up Blog went for a transitional blend of classic and industrial styles for her farmhouse kitchen. Like many homeowners these days, she opted to install a white subway tile backsplash from countertop to ceiling to create a cohesive and clean look.

Bold and Bright Patterns

Backsplashes are the perfect place to add an unexpected twist to a kitchen. Like Buttered Side Up Blog, Sonoran Desert Living installed a bold, black backsplash from the counter to the ceiling. The bright white six-point stars add contrast to this dark, moody and contemporary kitchen. Three black pendant lights, all in the shape of starbursts, round out the look.

Marble Slabs

If you have marble countertops and want a seamless look throughout your kitchen, opt for a marble slab backsplash! The durable material that has long reigned supreme on countertops is gaining popularity as a backsplash. This kitchen design, spotlighted on Hunker Home, features the same dusty, gray marble veining on the countertops and walls to tie this light and airy space together.

Me and Mr. Jones also opted for a marble backsplash to give her kitchen a luxurious feel.

*Verona 36″ Designer Series Electric Range, Matte Black*

Textured and Glossy

Innovations in tile manufacturing have brought textured, 3D tile to kitchens and baths alike. These patterns add depth and interest to any kitchen and can turn your finished space into a work of art. Like this triangular tile below, geometric patterns with subtle texture use light and shadowing to its advantage to create an exciting appearance.

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The Verona Chefs Pak: An Ultimate Home Cook’s Dream

April 20, 2021 by EuroChef

A chef-worthy range calls for chef-worthy accessories. The Verona Chefs Pak can be used in tandem with any size range, and its many unique accessories make home cooking a breeze. The Chefs Pak includes a 3” x 5” beveled spatula; a heavy-duty stainless-steel griddle; maple cutting board; a digital meat probe; steamer pan with base, steamer and cover; and an oven mitt.

Beveled Spatula

Fry, flip, and flatten burgers with ease using our 3” x 5” beveled spatula. The tool is also great for delicate items as well like omelets or flakey fish.

Heavy-duty Stainless-steel Griddle

No need to purchase an electric griddle here — our heavy-duty stainless-steel griddle fits nicely over the range’s surface! The griddle is perfect for cooking Sunday morning pancakes and eggs, quickly preparing quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch, or making crab cakes for a pasta dinner.

Cleaning Tip: The best way to clean the griddle is to add some kosher salt and a little bit of oil to the surface while it’s still warm. Take half a lemon and using a fork, rub the salt and oil mixture around the griddle. The salt acts as an abrasive, while the acidity from the lemon juice can expunge impurities. Wipe clean with a paper towel, leaving the surface slightly oiled for your next use.

Maple Cutting Board

The maple cutting board is convenient for stovetop food preparation. Grooves are expertly carved into the wood, so any juices, oils, sauces or loose pieces of food can swiftly be moved out of the way. Measuring 10 ¼” W x 17 ¼” D x 1¼” H, the maple cutting board nestles directly into the seasoned griddle when it’s not in use, so the seasoning on the griddle is preserved for your next meal.

*Photo Credit: Annisa Zajac of House Seven Design*

Digital Meat Probe

Whether you’re roasting beef, chicken, pork, fish, lamb, or turkey, our digital meat probe makes it clear and convenient to get a read on when your protein is done cooking. Batteries are included.

Tip: Follow the guidelines below for minimum cooking temperatures to ensure proteins have reached a safe internal temperature.

Ground beef, pork, veal or lamb: 160º
Fresh beef, pork, ham veal or lamb: 145º
Precooked ham: 165º
Poultry: 165º
Egg dishes: 160º
Fish with fins: 145º or until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork

Steamer Pan with Base, Steamer and Cover

The steamer accessory set is the ultimate home cook’s dream to achieve a restaurant-style meal at home. The steamer pan can either sit on top of the griddle or can be used inside the oven cavity to steam fresh or frozen vegetables, shellfish or reheat leftovers when you’re in a pinch. Remove the steam basin and you have a food warming station ready to go for your next dinner party.

Oven Mitt

Protect your hands while handling hot pots, pans, dishes, and more with our durable and heat resistant oven mitt, branded with our Verona logo.

If you or someone you know is an avid home cook, the Verona Chefs Pak is a great addition to any kitchen and can make an excellent gift. Visit your local appliance specialty store or shop online with an authorized retailer.

The Chefs Pak can be purchased for $599, or at a discounted price of $299 when you purchase any Verona range. You can also enter our giveaway to win your very own Chefs Pak here.

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Verona Introduces Designer Ventilation Collection

March 5, 2020 by EuroChef

Verona Appliances introduces Designer Ventilation with three style options including a classic wall-mounted chimney hood, streamlined low profile hood and built-in hood insert. Verona’s Designer Hood Collection offers powerful features including: 600 CFM – 1,200 CFM motors, four fan speeds, LED lights, dishwasher safe anti-grease filters, time delay shut-off and the choice of a filtration system for internal ventilation. Chimney and low profile hoods are available in 30”, 36” and 48” sizes, and the built-in hood insert comes in 34” and 46”. The 36” chimney hood is available in four colors including stainless, white, matte black and gloss black to match any Verona range.

The Designer Hood Collection is part of an expansive Kitchen Suite program recently launched – saving consumers up to $2,800 on four-piece packages (range, hood, dishwasher and refrigerator) with an instant in-store rebate.

“MADE IN ITALY, the Designer Hood Collection brings together the finest materials, sought after features and powerful performance into three beautifully crafted styles,” states Melissa Haber, Vice President of EuroChef USA. “Consumers now have powerful options to coordinate their ventilation style, size and color with any Verona cooking appliance for a perfectly paired kitchen design.”

Designer Series Ventilation Range Hoods (600-1,200 CFM)

Premium range hoods, hand-crafted stainless-steel construction with heavy-duty blowers, dishwasher safe anti-grease filters, time delay shut offs, indicator lights for filter maintenance, and convertible for easy installation whether externally vented or recirculating.

36” and 48” Stainless Steel Insert
30”, 36” and 48” Low Profile Stainless Steel Range Hoods
30”, 36”, and 48” Chimney Stainless Steel Range Hoods; 36” available in four color choices (Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Gloss Black and White.)

Top Cooking Tips from Around The World

June 1, 2018 by EuroChef

Looking for some fresh new ways to spice up your cooking? Whether you’re looking too add in a healthy alternative or just need some general cooking advice we have the scoop for you. Check out our tips and tricks from our customers, top chefs and celebrities all over the world that will help kick your cooking up a notch.

Keep Tasting It!

“While it seems like such an obvious trick, my mom would always tell me to make sure to try my food to ensure it tastes good. As a chef, it is important to taste everything all the time at every stage of the cooking process.” – Lean Cohen on today.com

Don’t Cry Over Onions

“Put onions in ice water for 10 minutes before cutting them; this prevents them from causing your eyes to water.” – Angel Leon on Style Caster

Be Adventurous

“Don’t be afraid to swap and substitute—have fun in the kitchen! Experiment and share! Make it a fun adventure.” – Lyza Joe on Verona Appliances Facebook

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with a Healthy Twist

“To make your desserts healthier, replace ¾ of the cream that the recipe outlines with whisked egg whites (which you will delicately blend with the remaining amount of cream). It will make your desserts light, airy and exquisite.” – Michael Guerard on Vougue.com

Keep the Skin On Your Potatoes

“The secret behind making a great mash for me personally, is keeping the skins on. The skins protect the potatoes, therefore it doesn’t absorb all that water.” – Gordon Ramsay on Buzzfeed

Use Olive Oil to Prevent Free Radicals

“Use olive oil which is an oil that doesn’t oxidize easily or create free radicals as easily as other oils can.” – Christine Cushing on Setting for Four

Stack Your Pancakes The Right Way

“Piled high, flapjacks will become soggy, as the stack prevents steam from evaporating. You can solve this problem by warming them in a signal layer on baking sheets. To avoid driving out the pancakes, warm them for no more than half an hour. You could also use a two-burner griddle, which will shorten your overall cooking –and warming-time.” –Martha Stewart on MarthaStewart.com

Layer The Flavors

“Try not to add all of the ingredients at once. It does make a difference. Most raw foods have a significant amount of water apart from the flavor components. By treating each component separately, we are better able to manipulate the individual characteristics of the ingredients.” – Tony Nogales on HuffingtonPost.com

Add a Splash of Olive Oil

“Invest in a bottle of high-quality olive oil. Just a small drizzle can really bring out the flavor of pizza, mozzarella, pasta, fish and meat.” – Nancy Silverton on Buzzfeed

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