I really didn't need a golden saucepan. I needed a travel record. Feeder to balance on his knees, sitting on a deck chair. It's great for that and small enough for a soup or steak on the bottom with potatoes on the side. I dared to put it in the dishwasher and set it on the maximum temperature to "disinfect". It's a little warped, but putting it on the table is no problem. Simply hand wash or don't fry the item and you'll be fine.