i am a single mom, working 2 jobs and taking care of the kids and the family zoo. i use my rival crock pot 7 quart a minimum of twice a week. it cleans up easy and the food always tastes so fresh. my daughter's favorite is shredded beef or chicken tacos. both come out fabulous. this crock pot makes enough for us to eat one night and either freeze for a later supper or leftovers. what a perfect size. clean up is very easy also. the pot comes out of the cooker so it can go into the dishwasher. thanks for making my life a whole lot easier.