Dream as if you have an eternity. Live as if you only had today. Keeping this saying in mind, I finally decided to ditch the old for something new and shiny.

Hell no, I’m not talking about my partner. I couldn’t live without her for a single minute. She is my personal reason to be infinitely content with life itself.

And no, I’m not referring to some cheap, classless and seriously overpriced stuff either. Believe me or not, the real deal beats the fake time and time again.

Actually, and there goes my rock ‘n’ roll cred, see my other items, I mean, uh, cookware. Sounds mind-bogglingly boring, I know, but give it a minute. I will try to explain.

These modern days, colored by all their streamlined innovations, cooking in general and the cookware we use in particular almost has to be practical. If not, they will have no chance of surviving the manic fashion dance. Not a single doubt about it. And thanks to immersive globalization, there is a vast ocean of options available to suit all tastes and preferences.

But there is also another side to ‘daily cooking’, the kitchen of the 21st century: its aesthetic value. And that’s exactly where copper cookware comes in. Whether you’re a fan or not, a (semi-)professional chef or an enthusiastic hobby cook: copper pots and pans have a sexy look. Am I serious here? Yes. Am I exaggerating? I do not actually believe it.

Ever wonder why so many people insist that their copper items be featured in the kitchen in the most prominent way possible? Ask any qualified interior designer: because they look the business. Exposed copper cookware sets feed the eye. Authentic, hand-finished copper items have an aesthetic all their own that is impossible to replicate with cold stainless steel.

You do not believe me? That seems fine to me. But the next time you’re flipping through a glossy magazine or watching an episode of your favorite socialite soap opera, take a look at the details. If the kitchen is shown, you will most likely see walls with pans, pots, pans, frying pans, etc. copper carefully placed and hung. Like if tomorrow does not exist.

So despite all the well-documented talk about heat conduction and longevity, the obvious benefits associated with copper items, I’d gladly raise a glass of the best Bordeaux (a Petrus 2000 will certainly do) for the simple beauty. of the hand beaten copper skillet with its riveted cast iron handle. Because I just decided to buy a new French copper cookware set. And there’s even more to celebrate: we now have the option to create our own favorite outfit, so both my partner and I can pick and choose our own little favourites. Life is too short not to enjoy it wherever and whenever possible, isn’t it?