*Throws up from awful stuff pack*

I think it depends on your need, as many would say. I myself didn't get it as it didn't impress me and my style of gameplay as opposed to, say, Movie Hangout, a pack that some may consider a weird one with it's mish mash of movie night and boho themes. Some even compare the popcorn machine to the ice cream machine, which is understandable as well. Putting emphasis on a key item does make one think they're really only buying the pack for that item. For myself, I just found it was more value for myself with all the stuff in the pack than Cool Kitchen was as, while I do like working on the cooking skill and ice cream would be awesome, it didn't give my game anything I considered a personal 'must have'.

Now should Cool Kitchen go on sale for a fairly low price, I may consider it. I like new experiences for my sims, but I'd probably be more inclined to pick up Spooky Stuff, another pack I don't have, rather than this one. Even then it really depends on what I want to do.

For those that have it and use it, I hope you keep enjoying it. I've seen some great screenshots from the set. For those that didn't really enjoy it so much, I am sorry you were disappointed. Finally, for those wondering if they should get it, judge accordingly. If you think it will enhance your game, then maybe you should consider it, if not then you can move on or consider it another time.