I've been looking at pots like this for awhile now and so glad to have found the circulon brand. This pot is sleek, solid, cleans easily, cooks quickly and evenly, and feels expensive but isn't excessively heavy. I hated cooking pasta just to pull out a strainer and put right back in the pot. This pot has made that a simple process. Lid stays and fits nicely so when you go to drain the liquid it doesn't just plop right off. Clean up is a breeze. We love mac and cheese but the clean up has never been fun. Not anymore. Quick rinse with water and practically ALL cheese residue is gone. Very minimal effort to clean. Absolutely love this pot.