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I have this one, too, and love it. It's perfect for risotto and the recently-touted skillet flatbreads on Mark Bittman's blog, and anything you can think of that goes from stovetop to oven. It's also pretty easy to clean despite not being "non-stick" -- I've never had any trouble getting food off with a dobie scrubber and a little soaking. I have a terrible stovetop and it still manages to heat evenly and cook well, and it's a breeze to handle. Wonderful bargain, and yes, it does make me want more from the Calphalon line (in part because I detest Teflon). I have their 12-qt stockpot, too (bought in a sale like this one), which is a miracle for making things like Minestrone for an army in winter.

Uhh... right now, it feels like the dishwasher. But most likely, it's the mason jar. Storing things, making dressings, storing other things (in the fridge or cabinet), etc.