Christmas gift for myself, this time would be the La Gourmet cookware set. I like this Cook and Pour series set, it's unique pourspout and colander cover allows for easy pouring, straining and helps to avoid spills. The material is made by 18/10 stainless steel from Germany which is suitable for gas, electric, ceramic and induction cookers. The quality is considered good as compared to others brand, thick material and nonstick. By far, this is easy to use and is virtually nonstick though somewhat less effective than true nonstick coatings. I use it on a gas cooktop and it heats up quickly. When, on occasion some food is stuck on a simple soaking in hot water solves the problem and all that is