I purchased these pots because I love and respect the Cuisinart name brand on all products. However, I expected them to be good but I still had reservations on how they would actually perform in the kitchen. I am proud to say they are better than expected and the way that the food comes out is wonderful, i.e. heat is distributed evenly, they don't burn or stick, and the look and feel is wonderful while being well-balanced. Oh, and my husband even told me that this is one of the best things I have purchased in a longtime. So, thanks Cuisinart team for not letting me down and keeping up the great tradition of putting out quality products that us consumers can love. Keep up the great work!