A definite item on my gift list for housewarming parties. It is very versatile and well made. It arrivedwell packaged, with no damage, and with clear instructions. We have a blender from them that is the best blender i've ever owned.

The best part is that i can bring it to a potluck and do t have to do any transferring. Pot has a little heft to it, though less than my enamel cast dutch-ovens. The pot is well packed with cardboard shaped into clever spacers.

The utensil is surprisingly durable and i use it more than i anticipated. The pot has 2 mouths that can be used for pouring. It comes with a trivet for roasting & using as a dutch oven.

The lid is solid and also acts as a built-in colander. Probably my favorite feature is the straining lid. And the strainer built into the lid is sheer genious!

Seven quarts is a great size that works for cooking bigger portions. It is just a bit wider than my six-quart pasta pot but not as high. This is the perfect size pot for family sized portions for meals. It's also large enough to make huge batches of c...  Read More

If i put the spoon there while cooking, it drips onto the lid. It requires a lot of care when draining hot liquids through the drain holes in it. I really have to jam it down and even then it pops back up.