RSVP International Endurance Collection Pierced Crescent Pot Strainer, 14x75x2x75", 18/8 Stainless Steel

When space and cost are no object, you can own several tool for one job, and bigger might be better. This smaller colander does everything well, takes up less space, cleans like a dream. For me, it replaced both a larger big-hole colander and a woven fine-mesh strainer. Perforations are the perfect size, large enough that liquid drains through quickly and completely, and small enough to keep rice and even quinoa contained. Perfect size to rinse and drain a head of lettuce or to strain off a pot of pasta for 4, or to separate solids from broth after stewing a whole chicken. It's sturdy enough that I've used a rubber spatula to push boiled potatoes through the holes as a stand-in for a potato ricer. Very smooth surfaces, with very clean and smooth joins where the base and the rim and the handles meet the bowl mean this tool will do its job with no fuss. If you miss my fine mesh strainer, put a coffee filter inside this colander and it's a perfect substitute--just pour slowly. If you cook a huge batch of something, strain in two batches. Saves several cubic feet of cabinet space. Beautifully made tool that does the job!

As recommended by ATK. This is an excellent stainless steel strainer that’s good for hot or cold foods. I like so many others are making the shift back to old school methods and products and am ridding my kitchen of plastics and the chemicals that leach out from them when hot food comes in contact with it. The stainless steel is rust resistant, I hand wash and towel dry after each use and its size is perfect for me and my cooking. The quality is obvious making this an excellent value that will last through years of use when taken care of.

Perfect little colander for rinsing a generous single serving of raspberries, or blackberries, and or blueberries. High quality stainless steel, perfect sized drain holes.

This is a great colander. This colander has lots and lots of holes, without any unperforated areas like most metal colanders have, so food drains quickly and completely. The holes are small enough so that small items such as orzo or rice don't fall out into the sink, but not small enough that they get clogged easily or are hard to clean. The strainer is much stiffer and sturdier than a mesh strainer with similarly sized and spaced holes, and it tends to be easier to clean than the mesh. The pedestal base on this colander holds the food high enough that any standing water in the sink won’t touch my food, although I would've liked to see some slits in the base to let water escape out the sides. I do have to remember to position the colander over the drain in the sink when I will be passing a lot of liquid (like a big pot of pasta) through it, but it hasn’t been a big deal. My colander has gotten pretty heavy use over the past few months, and despite that it isn't showing any signs of rust or discoloration, and the surface is as shiny as ever. I purchased this colander along with the matching 5 Qt colander, and it is the perfect size to nest inside the larger colander when stored in the cabinet.

This was a good purchase. I like how it has a lip on both sides, so no matter if you’re left or right handed you are good to go. It seems quality build. My only dislike is the handle not being solid. It can be awkward to get a good grip on it with the middle being wide open and at times feels like you’re losing your grip. This would be my only recommendation for change, but this is not a dealbreaker. It’s still a very good item that I would recommend.

I have had one of these mini Stainless Steel Strainers for years and was pleasantly surprised to find it offered for sale on Amazon. I bought 4 of these as gifts for my friends because I know that they are great for mixed berries and other small amounts of fruits and vegetables that we use. They also never get old.

I was spoiled in my youth with my mother's then-vintage (now antique) pierced pot strainer. I saw one at a dollar deals store once and bought it thinking it was a close match but no, I think it was made for Lefties, with a weird handle that made you choose between holding the pot or, holding the strainer and, the lip to catch the pot is only on one side... the left. Also, noodles slipped through the holes and under the strainer because, I'm right-handed and the lip is only on the left. NOT the case with this RSVP Pierced Pot Strainer. To begin with, this is an ambidextrous strainer with a flat handle so you can easily hold the strainer WITH the pot; the holes let out the water, not the noodles but of course, that will depend upon the size of the noodle. Spaghetti, like the Angel hair, will always find a way to swim through! This strainer fits ALL of my pots and pans without slipping off because the lip is on BOTH SIDES, there's no advantage for one over the other. It's a basic kitchen tool and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to purchase this! GET ONE - you will thank yourself for doing so!

I’m 67 years old and this is only the second colander l’ve ever owned, but l do have to say that I love it. The base is nice and large and secure so it remains stable while you pour the liquid into the bowl. It drains very quickly and completely. Easy to clean. Gets the job done. I’m so glad the old one broke!

This is the perfect size to wash blueberries etc and keep those berries well aerated and drained. We have some soup bowls that these fit perfectly inside of, so we can wash the berries and store them in the fridge while they drain completely and dry off, ready to be scooped out at busy breakfast time. Good product.

After burning hands spending tens of quid on multiple colanders on market, I bought this bit pricey Colander and I am not disappointing this time! :) This product arrived from US. The item is of top quality and a stunning beautiful piece. I have been using this from last two weeks, mainly to drain cooked rice. Rice doesn't pass through the holes and starch water drains perfectly. I am also using this to clean other raw and cooked vegetables. Unlike other colanders on the market, the cooked rices doesn't stick to it. The cleaning is easy and doesn't need scrubbing. Its a wonderful piece and the raised base provides no contact with the base of sink so you can simply place it your sink and drain hot water. This is almost similar to the one you will find it Lakeland store but I preferred this as it is bit bigger and it doesn't have that blue grip on top of stainless steel handles and base. I felt that grips on the Lakeland colanders are not good enough and may spoil when you use it regularly to drain boiling water.

Arrived within a week from the States. My Mum really likes it!

I haven't used my large colander for a while because of this. I'm usually making pasta for 2-4 people and its really easy to strain with this. I also discovered that boiling vegetables and straining the 'stock' for later use is very easy. I can strain it right into a glass container that I can cool and let store. Previously I would try to place a bowl under the colander and hope that the water would mainly go in. Great for small straining, but I would still keep the larger colander for bigger pots.

I'm no foodie, so I would have said NO before I bought this one. I chose this one after I purchased one that didn't work. How can a colander not work? It's only function is to drain. Well the one I bought collected water at the bottom of the colander and didn't drain. It was an awkward size and uncomfortable to hold. I read the Cooks Illustrated review that rated this one as excellent. I was surprised to find that this is true. Both my partner and I, for different reasons, find this one top notch. This colander is light weight, has good grip, a nice stand for the bottom of the sink so the water can pour out, and it has very tiny holes for perfect drainage. It works like a charm. While it is expensive, it is also an excellent product. I give this one a nod of the head!