love this bowl! i bought it just to hold & display some bright green apples on my kitchen table & in fact, it does just that. but i have big plans for this bowl. i can't wait to try it in the oven. as opposed to some of my other huge, oval serving dishes which are great for filling & bringing along to potlucks or events, this is the perfect size just for my family. i couldn't be happier with it, if you're considering it, i would definitely say go for it. 1) it's attractive, 2) it's microwave, dishwasher, & oven safe, & 3) it's extremely affordable!