What a versatile bowl this one is. With a five-quart capacity, the stainless-steel bowl holds enough green salad or hot pasta for a roomful of friends. Because it's lightweight and unbreakable, the bowl is also excellent for carrying a chilled pasta salad on a picnic. The 18/10 stainless steel absolutely gleams on the exterior, while the interior is brushed to better hide utensil marks. Contemporary in design, the 5-1/4-by-11-1/2-inch bowl curves inward then tapers outward to meet a vertical half-inch rim with a rolled edge.

Included with the bowl are 12-inch tongs and a 14-inch pasta fork with a hanging hole, both constructed of highly polished stainless steel and substantial in weight. The utensil handles and underside of the bowl feature the Calphalon logo, so there's no mistaking the quality when given as a gift. Handsomely complementing Calphalon stainless-steel cookware, the bowl and utensils stand up to the demands of everyday use and are dishwasher-safe. --Ann Bieri