Since my husband died, I do not use my large pots or cooker any longer.  I didn't know there was a 3 qt cooker, so this new addition to my kitchen allows me to make some of the meals we enjoyed together, in a smaller amount.  It does just that and now I can cook my favorite meals without standing over the stove for hours.  I just put them together in my slow cooker and come back to my dinner already for eating.