The first time I tried making a waffle from the Cuisinart Waffle maker, was while we were sitting down for breakfast in a hotel which it was ncluded and traveling through Virginia. When we approached the table to see what we wanted to eat, we first noticed the waffle maker and it was decided, that we would have that. It was a great decision... it took 2 minutes (with the ready made mix provided by Hotel), and the most beautiful waffle came out. we were hooked, all four of us had to have one; in the first place because of being able to make it yourself and having it turn out perfectly. From that point on we started searching in stores to see if we could purchase one. We found one two months ago and bought it. We use it every other day and leave out in the counter since it is beautiful to look at as well. It is worth purchasing.