As a chef, I’ve found that there’s something incredible about a copper cookware set, especially a high-quality one made in France. It’s my absolute favorite material to cook on ...

The price of a copper cookware set or full-on batterie de cuisine set ... the copper from leaching into the food," says Palak Patel, chef at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Some people, like chef David Chang, love copper cookware for its beauty and style. Others go for this expensive metal because ...