I'm not scullion, then I need the efficiency and simplicity. This product suits me for this. I think it is expensive and you would get the same functionality for less money but it is a well finished with good quality materials. And the quality, we do in fact we never gift :) It cleans easily, it is not bulky, has good composure. Personally, I am satisfied. What I particularly like is that when put from food and the right amount of water, one just has to press the "ON" button and that's it; Returning whenever you want and it's still hot. So, I put it on the road, I do my jogging and voila. I would not do it with a pan on the fire.