I liked these utensils, BUT the "red" color is orangey red, not a true red like other items in my kitchen. The other problem is they absorb odors. I used the ladle to scoop out a crockpot roast beef and gravy. The gravy had onions and seasonings. The ladle was in the crockpot while we ate dinner, perhaps 15-20 minutes. I washed the ladle and put it away in the drawer. Next day I opened that drawer and I smelled the crockpot gravy. I re-washed the ladle and afterward put it away. The next day when I opened that drawer I again smelled the gravy. This time I put it in a bowl of water and lemon juice to soak all afternoon, but when I went to do the supper dishes I sniffed it, and could still smell the gravy. I left it overnight in the lemon juice and water, and this morning I could still smell it, although it was much fainter. Had I known, this would have been a deal breaker for me, who wants to use utensils that need special care?? I would not recommend this set for that reason.