I hate my food touching.  I don't know why.  I just do.  I intentionally separate in on my plate when I eat.  This plate does a good job at keeping my food from touching.  I used it to eat Easter Sunday dinner with.  I was so happy that it kept the gravy from touching my carrots, lol!  The plate looks nice, fresh and clean.  It is Corelle so I know it's well made.  It went through the dishwasher.  Overall I like it and would definitely recommend it.