I have always wanted a straining saucepan and now it has finally happened! I really like the Circulon brand as it is very high quality, I was so impressed to where I am thinking about getting all Circulon products for the kitchen. The 3-quart is a good size and I have no issue when I use it. It strains like a gem, too, which is clearly most important with this item! The handles are very chic. So much so I am looking forward to getting a larger size straining pan for large amounts of pasta. I highly recommend this product and highly recommend this brand!