I have owned 2 of these crockpots and I love them.  I only replace my first one because my son accidentally broke the crock. I love the fact that we can take meals to eat at church and I don't have to worry about it being all over the car when I arrive at my destination.  I think the low heat setting is the best after the initial first hour on high. It is nice for a busy mother of 8 to have a little help in the kitchen and my crockpot has become that friend.  Putting a meal into the crockpot at the start of my day and allowing me to control the rest of my day.  Even when the unexpected arrises...