The only absolute I would give is to be sure the crock is removable. Other than that, I have three. A super large one when I make gallons of soup or stew or cider for a crowd, the medium size I used as my family was growing and a small one that is great for cooking two to four servings for my hubby and myself and daughter if she is over. if I had to choose just one, it would probably be the middle one. It's a little big for a few servings, but holds a pretty good size roast when I make pot roast and vegtables.

I received a 5.5Q Rival Oval Programmable with stainless steel exterior and three temp settings (high, low and keep warm) with a timer as a gift. It's great, really, and I'd highly recommend it. However, if I were going to buy my own, this is the one I'd buy.

www.epinions.com/Hamilton_...y_~reviews

Why? Three reasons.

1) Locking lid for transporting
2) Lid holder so you don't have to set it on the counter
3) Less expensive and better overall value for the $$

Anyway, that's my two cents. Mazel tov, congratulations, joyous glad tidings! Bless you on your wonderful day!

Love and light, dear ones.
Rev

Very important about the removable crock - soooo much easier to clean. Mine is also pretty enough to serve from at the table (black, oblong shape with a pattern in the ceramic).

Congrats!!

Congrats Andie! How exciting!
I would go with the Rev's rec- awesome pluses esp the keep warm option.

Congratulations!

This is the one I have...

www.amazon.com/Rival-SC76.../B00024L6Z2

and I looooove it!

One of the main reasons I love it is because, while it is a 6 quart pot, the odd shape easily allows for cooking smaller portions, thereby eliminating the need for a second, smaller crock.