I have unfortunately gone through three of these bowls in four years.  The first one that broke was completely my fault, but the second one broke in hot water, and the most recent one I bumped it against the mixer and it cracked.  It's quite frustrating.  I do wish they lasted longer because they are so versatile and look lovely!  I would try a ceramic one but I am afraid I'd have the same results.  So here I am to buy a steel bowl.