Boron Elgar wrote:

>
> The strainer that is my favorite is only about 3 inches across. It is
> plastic with wire mesh and had a extension piece on the side opposite
> the handle so it can be supported in a glass, cup or small bowl. I use
> it for all sorts of things...skimming soup, rescuing coffee filter
> disasters, soaking a small amount of dried mushrooms or raisins, etc.
>
> Boron

Also handy to just hold over an open spout on a jar of olives or pickles to
drain the jar. Handy to have around.
Goomba