this appliance really saved my life and a lot of worries of what my kids will eat when they arrive home from school. i've made, stew, soups, meat, fish, etc. because of my long working hours, my kids always used to order take out and couldn't figure out what to have ready for them when home from school. i went thru a lot of slow cookers, but this is the best. it cooks fast and it also cooks slow. pick whichever you want. i was able to make lunch for mother's day in 40 minutes and it was perfect. Breville appliances are the best.