As oneoffour mentioned, try as much as you can doing the stuff you enjoy the most and consider you heating source !!!! I have gas appliances, to me they provide the best heating control.
In addition, if you will be using tin lined pots, don't forget to use the good old wooden spoon as steel ones most likely damage the tin coating (and will also draw heat from whatever you are cooking)
Finally, as for cleaning cooper I don't use brands or cleaners... since is oxidized cooper, any strong acid will clean it. And vinegar and/or lemon juice are a more than suitable option, when mixed with a pinch of salt (for scrapping the surface)
I hope this info helps