Great pot!  highly recommended
591444
Probably the nicest pot I have ever owned.  Bottom is very thick and non-stick surface works great!  Very impressed.
2604368
What a wonderful pot! It makes cooking a pleasure, so far. It is just about perfect for one or two people. I've been looking for something of this quality and here it is!
3872578
Very nice pot and makes a great pot for stews and soups. Cleans up real well afterwards. Non stick, love the glass lid which never gets hot.
4507587
Such a fantastic pot for the price!  I burned it the first time using it.  All it took was some barkeepers friend and light scrubbing using nylon pad.  I have been eyeing a Dutch oven for years  and I'm so glad I found this one.
3569853
Gorgeous and perfect sized pot I needed to replace an old Calphalon.  Take care of it by not heating too  hot!  Love this!!
1462011
Absolutely love this pot! I have a much smaller one & my soups would be boiling over almost. I looooove soup. When this pot was on sale from 77$ to 33$....I couldn't pass it up! Love it!
1262290
Surprised at the bad reviews - today I purchased my second; had one at home now want one for work.  I've had this pot at home for about a year - use it almost every day and it's lightning fast, turns off once it reaches a boil, and clicks off if you remove prior to a rolling boil.  Faster for a cup of tea than the microwave.  LOVE IT.  Maybe there are some defective ones in the bunch but my experience has been superb.
113847
This pot is excellent. We were looking for a sturdy pot for crawfish boils and this one definitely fits the bill. It appears to be incredibly well made, especially for the price and the basket fits perfectly on the lip for even cooking. We haven't used it as a fryer yet, but I would imagine it would meet or exceed expectations for that as well. It comes with all the tools shown in the picture and a thermometer as well. It arrived quickly and we look forward to many more cookouts with it.
3097834
Great Stockpot! I own several Calphalon products and this is now definitely on my favorite list. Its very sturdy and the lids fits amazingly(some lids typically do not) I love to use it to feed my Army of friends and family, also it being so big its actually pretty easy to clean. Once again to sum it up, I LOVE THIS POT! ;-)
2084983
First off, I do LOVE this pot! It cooks sooo evenly and looks beautiful! I purchased the purple color during a sale but it wasn't my preference. Since the pot is so beautiful, I don't actually mind the purple. It is VERY heavy weight and cooks evenly on my electric stove top.
The packaging protected the pot and it arrived without any defects. I was a little worried about this since it is so heavy of an item. Arrived with no issues at all.
I removed 1 star because the small area around the rim of the pot that is not covered in enamel can become rusted if you are not careful. It is just a thin rim where the cast iron is exposed. So, make sure you do not leave the pot to soak and make sure you dry it completely immediately after each cleaning.
1819203
This is a very well made pot. It has ceramic nonstick and that works extremely well. Nothing sticks while cooking, and the clean up was a breeze. The pot is completely metal. The lid has nonmetal handle that is oven safe to 350 while the pot is actually oven safe to 450. This means that the pot handles are metal and heat up even on the stovetop, so be careful and use a pot holder. I learned this the hard way.

The main feature of this "steamer pot is on the lid. It turns to open up a vent in the handle to let out steam. This is nice when boiling things, you don't have to try to tip the lid to vent the steam. It also works to keep the steam in to allow foods to cook in their own juices. The lid is dimpled to let the condensed steam drip back down all over what you are cooking instead of just the middle or the edges. The lid has a double lip to help keep the steam in as well. I would not call this pot a steamer in the traditional sense. There isn't a rack to keep the food out of the water that boils and creates the steam. But by creating a decent seal and trapping the steam in, you don't need an inch of water in the bottom. A small amount will do.

I like this pot. It is very flexible. You can fry brown cook boil and use it in the oven as well as its steam function. It is very well built and attractive as well.

Notes:
- Works as a normal pot/frypan as well as steam cooker
- Handles get hot, even on the stove top. Beware.
- Very good nonstick. Nothing sticks.
- Cleans up very easily
- Very even Distribution of heat.
- Browns well
- Pot oven safe to 450 lid to 350
- Well made and very nice looking

Hey Maker Homeware people, I'm in Grayslake, IL. Have me over. We are neighbors. I'd love to see what you guys are all making in Pleasant Prairie.

Update 7/12/2016: This is becoming one of my favorite pots. The heat distributes so well it cooks very even. Make sure you use a pot holder for the handle, it gets hot. I do fried sweet potatoes in here a lot and them come out beautiful. Broccoli is great too.
1753876
I have the half size pot of this one, and it was the reason I went for the 8qt one. I had bought a Cuisinart stockpot from a store, but its quality (metal thickness, lid fit) wasn't satisfactory. The price is very reasonable, considering the quality of this pot. Now I have enough capacity to prepare any kind of stock/soup/water without brimming to the top. The thickness of the metal is key for retaining heat, and makes simmering more efficient. Overall, very happy with the pot, and its just a joy to use it every time.
1033378
This pot is fantastic! I've dumped my tea kettle and use this exclusively for boiling water for tea and other instant beverages. It boils quickly and looks great on the counter.
1464083
Love this pot. Worth every penny. Excellent quality. Cooks everything perfectly.
1344929
This is probably the best pot I've ever used.  It heats evenly and quickly, has a natural ability to prevent sticking, looks good, and cleans up pretty easily.  I haven't tried really gunky cooking in it (I primarily use it for soups and stocks, noodles, rice, and sauces) but I'm sure it would do fine.
3918765
This is an extremely high quality pot. Heavy base. Works great! Most highly recommended.
641983
I also do not understand why there are so many negative reviews for this product. I routinely use this pot for soups, stews, and chilis for large groups and have never had a problem. I purchased the pot over three years ago, still in great condition and still use it routinely.

Note regarding the complaints of burning: it is a metal and enamel pot, best to heat it slowly... I have other cookware that is similar (full metal, not the coated, non-stick kind) and I have found that it is best when cooking with these types of cookware to heat the cookware slowly and use lower settings that you would use with a traditional non-stick/coated pan, as it heats up quickly. I also routinely use a small amount of fat (whether it is butter, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or your cooking oil of choice) that I warm up with the pan to help assist with non-stick.

Regardless, this pot is incredible for the price and it is very easy to clean. If you take good care of it, wash as directed, heat slowly etc, you will get years of good use out of it.

All that, and it looks great, too.