The Crockpot Design Series 7 Quart Cook and Carry Slow Cooker is absolutely the best slow cooker out there. It is very easy to use and just the right size. The fact that it automatically goes to the  warm setting after the cooking time selected is perfect. I was wishing so that I had had one of these when I was working full time. But even now, it is wonderful that I can go on about my day and not have to worry at all about the meal that I am preparing.  I really like this new color- Mushroom and the Little Dipper Warmer is an added bonus. The seal is tight and it will be so easy to take somewhere if I need to.  A slow cooker is an absolute necessity. The Crock- Pot just happens to be the best and the most reliable.