Copper cookware has been used for a long time because of its excellent conduction properties. Copper cookware is very popular with professional chefs because unlike any other metal copper will allow even cooking and heat distribution of the heat. This makes copper cookware very popular but also copper cookware is normally very expensive. You can get a mixture of copper and various other metals to both cut down on weight and price a standard format is a copper bottom with aluminum or steel sides and handle. Another metal which copper is associated with is tin, not many people know that tin lined copper cookware is just like having non-stick cookware. Tin lined cookware stops the contents of the pan sticking to the copper.

When everyone thinks of copper cookware they immediately think of French copper cookware but Italian copper cookware is equally as good if not so well known. Ruffoni copper cookware is one of the main makers of Italian copper cookware. Ruffoni copper cookware has been made fro generations in the northern Italian town of Omegna and they produce three main cookware collections these are the Opera. Protagonist/Classici and the Moderne they do however produce specialty pieces like bake ware, moulds and serving ware. The Ruffoni hammered copper cookware range is made from hand hammered copper with brass handles and knobs and is the Ruffoni Opera range of cookware. Ruffoni hammered copper cookware has a long history of producing beautiful and practical top quality copper cookware which is used by professional chefs and home cooks alike.

You can buy a Ruffoni 10 piece copper Opera cookware set for about $1,850 and although this sounds like a lot of money you also get a lot of cookware. The set consists of an five quart stockpot and lid, a one and a quarter quart saucepan a two quart saucepan and lid a eight and three quarter inch frying pan, a ten and an quarter inch frying pan, a three quart sauté pan and a five quart casserole in an acorn shape with lid in a gift box with brass handles and a traditional hammered finish, these are heavy copper pans with a fire-tinned lining and truly a quality set of copper cookware.

The Ruffoni Classici and Protagonista range of copper cookware has a smooth polished finish with a fire tinned interior and made from solid copper. Why not invest in a quality Ruffoni Risotto pan a big fire-tinned pan about 10 inches long with nice roomy brass handles makes the preparing of Risotto for under $200. They also produce a range of specialist quality cookware such as the Ruffoni Zabaglione pan which is perfect for cooking summer berries an specialist Italian dessert of Zabaglione available at about $100. There are lots of places which are selling Ruffoni Copper cookware and for the best prices you need to search around by looking on different internet sites you could save yourself a lot of money when choosing to buy Ruffoni copper cookware. Amazon is a good starting place or maybe try Jacobs Kitchen.

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 is very popular with both professional chefs and home cooks because of coppers unique ability to conduct heat evenly. Copper is one of the best metals to conduct heat, so copper pans and cookware will heat evenly and quickly making it one of the most popular materials to cook with. The biggest drawback in copper is it is very expensive to buy, copper cookware is more expensive than the other cookware which is used in the kitchen and copper is quite soft so will get damaged easily. Some copper cookware is not all copper but a mixture of copper and other metals the copper is on the base to allow the even temperature and quick heating ability of copper to benefit the cookware and the rest of the cookware is made from steel or aluminum or other cheaper metals this way you get the advantage of copper in cookware which is much cheaper.

However the real copper cookware is still very popular with the keen chef or home cook, one of the most sought after is copper cookware from France. French copper cookware is renowned for being top quality and great for use in the kitchen. French copper cookware is always used by the top quality chefs and if you want a nice designer set of copper cookware then look no further than a nice set of French copper cookware. Falk was a leading maker in combining both copper and stainless steel to produce a quality copper cookware at a significantly lower price. Stainless steel also has the advantage that is does not react with the food and is not as easily damaged as other copper cookware.

One of the best makes of French copper cookware is the Mauviel cookware range and is on the top of a wedding list for someone who knows about cooking. The Mauviel cookware range is produced in France and exported all over the world where the leading chefs then use these quality items to produce some of the finest food in the world. Mauviel French copper pans and in fact all of their copper cookware has a lifetime guarantee due to its high quality and durability. Mauviel copper cookware will work equally well on both gas and electric cooking hobs and because of coppers unique ability to conduct heat you will not be disappointed with the results from your Mauviel copper cookware.

When you’re not cooking with your lovely French copper cookware then copper has the great ability to be very decorative and makes a great display in your kitchen. Copper cookware does take a bit more looking after than normal cookware but only requires a bit of cleaning with some copper cleaner and they will stay lovely and gleaming. Cooking with copper pans is not the easiest way to produce a meal. You have to be more careful with the use of heat when cooking with copper and more care must be taken once you start heating the pans up, copper is also quite soft so care must be taken not to scratch or dent your cookware. Most good cooks should not have a problem with cooking with copper pans and they will notice the difference quickly and adapt.