We had no idea how much good cookware matters. My husband and I decided that it was time for our old, pitted cookware to go, so we ordered this set choosing Cuisinart bc of our satisfaction with previous products of this brand. The cookware works well on our glass cooktop, is heavy enough that it doesn't totter on the burners, and it cooks much more quickly on our electric stove than did our previous cookware. We also ordered the huge pot for making soup, dumplings, cooking corn, etc. The only drawback is that we can't put it in the dishwasher, but we choose to keep it in good shape by hand washing it.