Review on 🥄 5-Quart Stainless-Steel Colander by OXO Good Grips - Silver by Nikki Brooks

Now that I'm retired and cooking every night I figured it was time for a good colander. My decision was aided by the breakage of an old plastic colander from the pharmacy, which broke and then splintered on the sides. I read the reviews here and decided to place an order. I wanted: * stainless steel * handles that are extensions of a colander, not riveted or welded * big enough to fit a full 16-ounce box of spaghetti * strong enough not to be easily scratched or cracked until I read See the reviews, I wasn't sure which base I want. I chose to use small feet rather than a rim at the base because others have commented that the ring at the base that holds the colander may be stronger and more stable, but also provides a place to catch boiling water , giving the cook an opportunity to scald himself. I knew if anyone in this world was clumsy enough to burn themselves cooking spaghetti, it was me. Hence the little black legs. I also looked at screen sets. Do I need a set of screens? Not really. I don't drain the rice; If you cook rice properly, it doesn't need to be drained. This strainer is used for pasta and hard boiled eggs, that's all. (And when a chef buys a whole set of colanders, she also has to find a place to store them. No.) I also looked at the sizes, with 3 liter and 5 liter colanders being the most common. I realized I have no idea the size of my current strainer - a broken plastic strainer. 3 liters seemed quite large to me, but then I realized that a whole box of cooked spaghetti, once dried, probably wouldn't fit in a 3 liter saucepan and therefore a 3 liter colander; Instead, I ordered a size 5 quart. I am very happy; see attached photos showing this strainer next to my old junk plastic. This sieve is actually a bit smaller than the previous one, but it suits us. I took it out of the box, washed it in the dishwasher to sanitize it, and then made spaghetti with clam sauce for dinner. I washed it again in the dishwasher - the bottom shelf was fine - and put it away. The decision was made thanks to the brand name. OXO is a good average, not too expensive and moderately reliable. It's a bit pricey and that's the only reason a 5th star isn't included, but I hope after spending the money I don't have to buy another one. Based on what I know from one use and two washes I would buy this strainer again.