Kitchen Tools

A fine mesh strainer or sieve is great for sifting flour (unless you have a sifter), making smooth sauces even smoother, and preparing cheese or spreads (with the addition of a cheesecloth). Since it has a handle, I like it even more than using a sieve, but that is just my preference. You will do just fine using a sieve instead. I would recommend buying a stainless-steel version since they are most durable and dishwasher safe. For any household, I would recommend purchasing a set of three (often sold together) with the diameters of 3-1/8″, 5-½” and 7-7/8″. These three sizes work great for any application you need.