The crock pot slow cooker is great for entertaining. It is easy to use & cooks food well. The utensil holder is an added bonus and is very handy to keep serving spoons in. The only reason that I wouldn't give this an overall 5 star rating is due to the fact that the main slow cooker is only 3.5 quarts and not 5 or even 6. Other than that this slow cooker is a great addition to any kitchen and a wonderful party appliance. 
I received this appliance as a sample to review
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