Since i’ve used Romertopf for years, I often forget there are many people who aren’t aware that Clay Cookware even exists. This is a great type of cookware worth adding to any cook’s current kitchen collection. The clay pots produce incredibly moist and delicious dishes with minimal effort. The tricky part is to remember that the pots are meant for oven use only, not for the stove top and that the oven must not be pre-heated when placing the filled dish in the oven. The pros far out-weigh the cons and once you start using a clay baker you’re likely to become quite attached to the cookware like the rest of us. And your friends and family will end up wanting one or two pieces of their own too.It’s a great item to add to any cook’s gift list and it makes a very unique housewarming gift too.