Goomba38 > wrote in message >...
> 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

Isn't the jar's lid adequate for this purpose?

-bwg
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