Copper cookware sets come in a variety of styles and designs plus they are also a vast difference in price ranges. Copper cookware sets are normally more expensive then normal cookware sets, if you are looking for a full copper cookware set then there are things to take into consideration this will be the most expensive version of copper cookware as copper is quite expensive also it will be heavy as copper is quite a heavy metal. Lots of people now are having a mixture of copper with other metals you can have a copper bottom which gives a similar performance to the full copper cookware set they are also much lighter and cheaper than a set made totally from copper.

French copper cookware is renown for being one of the best makes of copper cookware and they have a lot of different varieties of cookware to choose from you can have stainless steel lined copper cookware where there is a thin layer of copper put over a stainless steel lining and this way you get the benefits of coppers even cooking qualities coupled with the lighter and more robust stainless steel lining. You can also get the French copper cookware sets with a tin lining these sets are available in both normal copper finish and the hammered copper finish which not only looks great but has that decretive arts and crafts feel about the sets not only do they cook great but look good as well.

Mauviel has been making copper cookware since the early 19^th century and are one of the best well known makes of copper cookware Mauviel have a wide range of copper cookware pots and pans which you can buy in sets or individual pieces. Buying your copper cookware set a pan at a time will allow you to slowly build up your copper cookware set without having to pay a fortune at once. Spreading the cost of your copper cookware set is a great way of being able to buy a copper cookware set on a limited budget, however make sure that you choose a copper cookware set which is well established as you do not want to get half way through buying the cookware set and find out that the range of cookware has stopped and you cannot get the full set and have to match it with another set.

Falk copper cookware sets are made in Belgium and have come up with a club where they have a piece of copper cookware on special offer each month for club members to buy at a discounted price, this allows you to build up your copper cookware collection over a period of time so spreading the cost of the set over a long period of time. Each month the Falk cookware company will send you a piece of copper cookware and charge you a reduced price, you can build up your copper cookware set and at the same time you will know you can buy the full set and it will all be of the same type, there are great deals to be had on copper cookware and by far the easiest is to buy the full set at once but you will find that copper cookware sets are expensive even when you look around for the best deals.

When giving the bathroom or kitchen a makeover most people still choose a porcelain sink or maybe a composite material sink but now there is a new choice for the sink you want to choose. Why not have a copper sink. Most people do not even think about using copper for their kitchen or bathroom sink. However copper is a great material to be used as a sink is does not get the same build up of soap scum which sinks made from other materials do and you do not need to use harsh chemicals to clean them with you can just use normal soap and water with a soft rag to clean them with. Keeping a copper sink clean is very easy. When you first purchase your copper sink they are nice and shiny but over a period of time they get a nice rich coloring over a period of time they change color and look even better with age. You can keep it looking nice and shiny if you prefer but personally I think the aged darker look is better it gives the sink a classic look which is unusual and looks good.

When other sinks start to look tatty and chipped when they get old the copper sink starts to look better when it gets older. As with most sinks copper sinks are available in the same shapes and sizes as any other sink but unlike a standard sink a copper sink will also become a conversation piece and also a copper sink is very designer in style and will stand out in any kitchen design. You are not going to be disappointed by choosing a copper kitchen sinks although they are quite pricey they are well worth it.

If you are going to choose a copper sink why not think about getting  hammered copper sinks for your home, these sinks look even better and more luxurious than the normal copper sink. The hammered copper vessel sinks are a designer’s dream the give the copper sink that handmade arts and crafts look and each one will be slightly different. These copper sinks are normally as Mexican copper sinks they are all hand made and so command a decent price if you want this particular style for your home. A typical Mexican hand hammered copper sink costs between $600 and $1500 depending on the size, shape and design.

However if this is a bit too rich for you there are copper sinks available for a lot less than $600 you can pick up a very nice copper sink for the bathroom for as little as $199. Kitchen copper sinks are a bit more as they are normally much bigger and use thicker copper so a cheap copper kitchen sink will probably set you back in the region of $400 for a small sink but a standard sized kitchen sink will cost over $1,000 unless you buy a used sink or manage to obtain one during a sale or on an auction site. To find the best deals on copper sinks make sure you check on the internet and have a good look around before you buy.

Copper cookware can certainly be your best friend in the kitchen and if you’ve invested in a high quality set, such as a Mauviel copper cookware set, then you will want to get the most from your money by using it as much as possible and by looking after it well!

1)      The first and very simple rule in caring for your copper cookware items: never put them in a dishwasher as the detergents used, as much as the intensive action of the machine and long, slow drying method, can cause deterioration in the copper very quickly.

2)      As with the majority of copper cookware on the market, most of Mauviel copper pans are lined with stainless steel, to avoid the copper from reacting to acidic foods.   Happily, using stainless steel helps to eliminate this problem, whilst the copper’s even heat distribution stops the problem of foods burning onto the base of pans.  However, although lined with stainless steel, you should still not use abrasive cleaning fluids or scourers to scrub the pans after use.  Warm, soapy water should be enough to clean the inside of the pan, whilst the outside benefits from polishing with a soft cloth and occasionally with a copper polish or a mild solution of salt and white vinegar, to keep its pristine gleam adding a shine to your kitchen.

3)      Once your copper cookware item has been washed, dry it promptly by hand, using a soft cotton cloth.  This is essential because water residue in copper pots that are left “to drain” can quickly cause the copper to ‘oxidize’, resulting in it turning green!

4)      If you are hoping to gradually build up a set of copper cookware, do check out the wealth of Mauviel copper cookware reviews that are available on-line.  This is an excellent way of picking the brains of both professional and domestic cooks in order to find out which are the must-have items and which are the ‘good if you can afford the extra’ items!

5)      Although genuine copper cookware is expensive, do consider the multi-use potential of some of the items.  For example, items such as the Mauviel copper roaster are designed to transfer from hob to oven to table as needed, so by carefully deciding which items to purchase alongside the needs that you have, you could find even the more expensive items offer excellent value purely on account of the use that you will get out of them: due to their versatility, as well as their endurance, of course!

6)      Additional items, such as the Mauviel copper soup station can also be an excellent value for money choice if you have a large family.  As well as enabling you to serve good tasting, but economical to make soup, the size and shape of the stockpot also makes it ideal for spaghetti cooking.

Although one of the more expensive ranges, Mauviel copper cookware is highly respected in catering circles and is a name worth investigating if you are seriously looking into investing in copper cookware – just make sure you look after it!