I love this pot so much more than I initially thought! It seemed a bit gimmicky at first, but it makes our busy days so much easier. While we already have a crockpot to prepare meals as a "set and forget", they still need to be stirred to make sure things at the bottom don't burn. This pot allows me to truly set and forget my meals, and I can focus on other errands or picking up my kids without having to worry that my food will burn because I can't stir it all the time. As an added bonus, all components that touch food are dishwasher safe! The pot also includes a little recipe booklet for dishes such as soups, tacos, pot roasts, and even desserts.