I just ordered a few of them from Amazon, just wondered how many of you have some of these, if you find that you use them often, and what your favorites are?

I NEVER cook a recipe as written. As a Chef, I can tell you, that alot of food prepared as written in books, is terribly boring to me. I like cookbooks because I collect them, and I draw inspiration from them to create my own food. Good to know on those, I picked them up used, so at least I did not spend very much on them....

My usual soup recipe: Throw stuff in pot. Add liquid. Simmer.