Mesh colander, ø 25 cm

I've used colanders with bigger holes before and always lost the small bits, so the fine mesh on this one is a real upgrade. The 25 cm size is perfect for a standard pot of spaghetti, and it doesn't wobble when I set it over the sink.

The fine mesh means I don't have to fish out stray rice grains from the sink—everything drains cleanly on the first pour. It's sturdy enough to hold a full load of boiled potatoes without bending, and it's become my go-to for rinsing berries too.

Drained a big pot of spaghetti last night and the fine mesh caught every bit without clogging, which was my main worry. The 25 cm size is generous too, so I could rinse a whole batch of veggies at once without splashing everywhere. Solid, simple, does the job.