If you have ever eaten in a restaurant and wondered how they got their sauces and purées so silky smooth, the answer is simple: a mesh strainer. The best mesh strainers create a lovely, perfect ...

You see the directive in so many recipes (including our own): “Pour through a fine mesh strainer.” If you don’t have a strainer, you should, because it is an indispensable piece of equipment for ...

You don't need to dump your pasta and all of its useful cooking water into a colander. Chef Lidia Bastianich uses a tool that ...

You'll have to admit, enjoying a hot cup of tea is one of the simplest pleasures in life. You may think that making a cup of tea is probably the easiest task in the kitchen but it can definitely be a ...

Even after applying dishwashing soap, getting it completely clean is not always easy. There is hardly a kitchen in the world without a tea strainer. But let us be honest – washing one can be a real ...

The OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 kitchen sink strainer and stopper prevents yucky smells in the kitchen. Get it for $14 at Amazon.