Not sure why I thought a 17-cup container would be big, but I really wanted something much larger to keep cat food stored in. I ended up buying a cereal storage from Rubbermaid that was on sale at the grocery store, and I love it! What I DO know is that Snapware is a wonderful product per my family's member's feedback, and I'm sure to find another use for this smaller container. Hey, Thanksgiving's coming...

Pros: Quality, appearance.
Cons: Too small (MY fault, not the product's!)