I purchased this set for my daughter and her husband, both avid cooks!  Straight out of the box they both loved the awesome rich chocolate finish, easy grip silicone handles and cook and look lids.  They loved it even more once they started cooking on it!  They are big seafood food fans and are thrilled with the way even the most delicate fillets slide right out of the pan without sticking! They have deglazed, sauteed, roasted and even baked, yes baked, a pineapple upside down layer in the large skillet, all with great success. But wait.... there's more!  After dinner no ""who is going to wash the pots"" because these are dishwasher safe. I never put mine in the dishwasher but my daughter puts hers in nightly and 2 years in they still look and perform like new!  Go get a set, you wont regret it!