I initially purchased a small 2 qt sauce pan for my husband who loves to cook grits (which is hot and sticky); he really enjoyed cooking with this, I decided to purchase a skillet, then from there I got the 14 PC Set and used them to prepare our Thanksgiving meal and I am not sure if it was my cooking or maybe the help of these pots, but the meal was one of the BEST meals ever! It was total silence during dinner, all I heard was ooo's, awes and hmm ~.~ and the clean up is phenomenal! Literally could have used water only or wipe, but of course a little soap was used. This is truly a great and awesome set of cookware and I am so happy I purchased. BTW: My sisters and I ordered the 17 PC set for another sister who lives in Vegas and her family LOVES THEM!