I bought this to put the simmered vegetables I make every day in the refrigerator and heat them up again when I need them, as my three sons come home on different days over the New Year period. It was exactly what I wanted, as it holds the full amount of my usual large pot, and I can also put it in the refrigerator with a different lid. Until last year, I would have to put the pot in a Tupperware container and then back in the pot again, so it's much easier now. My wife is also jealous and said she's going to go out and buy one straight away. I bought a shallow one as well, so I can use them both and make full use of them.