Contemporary Nonstick Multi-Pot (8-qt.) by Calphalon

My steamers and pasta pans are some of my most used pieces. A new stove necessitated changing from the stainless steel pans I had used for 25 years. My daughter has Calphalon and loves them and so did I when I visited her. So I jumped at the chance to replace my old pieces with Calphalon. So far I am very happy. They are large enough, seem to heat very well on a lower heat setting than I am used to using. I am one those cooks who cooked everything on the highest heat setting. So I am following the manufacturers advice and cranking it down a bit. I'm happy with the results. The pans are keeping their promise of even cooking. And they are easy to clean.

Very good quality construction. Excellent nonstick. A little pricey.

This pot is a great addition to my very small kitchen, where every square inch of real estate given up to an item of cookware needs the cookware to do dual duty. I was accustomed to a much thinner-bottomed stockpot, and this one is spectacular at simmering all day without burning anything on the bottom. Flavors really get a chance to come together. Veggie steamer and pasta basket make this more than a stockpot and, the pasta basket works great for lifting soaked beans out of the soaking water in one easy motion, for rinsing. Clean-up is easy with sponge and soapy water. Very impressed with this pot.

First, I really love all my Calphalon nonstick pots and pans.

I have used the pasta insert for boiling potatoes for salad and macaroni for salad. It was easier and less messy than trying to pour into a colander in the sink (pasta)or hold a lid in place and try to drain the water off (potatoes). I'm 67 yrs old and this is easier than anything I have ever tried.

I haven't used the steamer insert yet but am looking forward to it.

Great versatile pot!