This would make an amazing gift for newlyweds or anyone else. I was surprised at not just the quantity of Calphalon cookware, but the quality of each piece. I used every single one and they worked well. I use a gas stove but I noticed even on medium heat something as simple as boiling water took half the time as normal. It seems to be very scratch resistant as well and doesn't discolour on the bottoms after a few uses. They hold up well in the dishwasher and it is easy to get cooked on stains out