Stickiness has never occurred and lumps are easily broken down. I sometimes use flavored broth or fruit juice instead of water. IMO, they came out with their cookware line simply to capitalize on their brand name recognition. Actually stainless steel according to a metalurgist who has an online article about cookware is better than aluminum for equal heat distribution. Not to mention that Cuisinart has copper bottoms for optimum heat distribution.
Copper conducts heat far more evenly than aluminum.
It might cost a bit more, but you'll have what you want. I tried to get more, to no avail. And get the non-stick. Caphalon has a good cleaner, dishwasher detergent and water will soak out most anything else. I make this often because it is easy and quick.