kitchen tools & gadgets

At first I loved this str ... see more

At first I loved this strainer, but after just a few uses in a one month time frame, the metal mesh is rusting. I take good care of my kitchen tools, so I was obviously shocked to see rust. I have other no-name brand strainers that I've been using for years and they are perfectly fine. Very disappointing. see less

This product fails. It wo ... see more

This product fails. It works as a strainer provided you don't whip it too much. You know, when you're trying to get do something well-drained and you whip it up and down over a sink. The downward pressure is too much for the handle, and it snaps in two. If you want a strainer where you gently agitate it or leave it still, this will work, but beyond that, it's a waste of money. You're better off getting one with a full metal handle. see less

I was given a gift card f ... see more

I was given a gift card for Mother's Day to buy a different brand of collapsible over the sink colander that was a few dollars more. When I went order that one I found it would be 6-8 weeks before it was available. This one was available for shipping immediately. So I did some further research. I love the fact that I don't have to expand the bowl section and if I do I can choose two different sized. I can leave it flat and wash cut veggies in the sink and then dump in the pot on the stove. Have used to drain pasta, and served from the counter as a family buffet... was able to re-heat pasta in micro and in the sink with hot water. This is the third hand in the kitchen. Perfect size and easy to store. This is the one to have. Thank you for the Great Mother's day gift. see less

This is great!! Easy to s ... see more

This is great!! Easy to store and very handy to be able to hang it over the sink. Now that I have it, I use it all the time. see less

I love this collapsible c ... see more

I love this collapsible colander! It takes up a small amount of space in my tiny kitchen but still allows me to use a full-sized colander. It is just my husband and me in our apartment so we don't cook massive amounts of food, but this colander has been great for quickly draining pasta and for washing fruits and veggies. I love how the 'arms' pull out and I can rest it on the ledges of my sink or simply set it in the sink and it doesn't wobble. It will be great to use when we have guests and I am preparing larger quantities of food. This colander is very solid and durable and extremely easy to clean. It doesn't get super hot like a metal colander would when you drain a pot of boiling pasta. Like any other colander, food can get stuck in the drainage holes, so be sure to always check while you're washing it. I am very pleased with this colander and am so glad to have it! Excellent product! see less

Very pleased with this we ... see more

Very pleased with this wedding gift I chose. the people I gave it to were also very happy. I have not used it to review it further. seems a nice gift choice for people with limited storage. Appeared to be made well. Nice large size. see less

this as purchased as one ... see more

this as purchased as one of a few wedding gifts for a friend's daughter - it was listed on the bride and groom's register. I think it will be very useful and last a long time! see less

I love love love this col ... see more

I love love love this colander! It collapses flat, which is great for storing. The legs are handy for straining over the sink or into a bowl. Easy to clean and handle. see less

This is great. I use it m ... see more

This is great. I use it mostly for rinsing vegetables before cutting them. I do not use it for draining like pasta. I don't think its meant for that. see less

We received this as a Chr ... see more

We received this as a Christmas gift this past year. I absolutely love it! It's very lightweight and handy. The sides expand to fit your sink. However, the colander I have actually has foam coating around the edges. Cleans well in the dishwasher. see less

Great that it goes over t ... see more

Great that it goes over the sink instead of sitting in the bottom. Absolutely do not like this product because the food gets stuck between the mesh and the metal rim. The mesh has started to detach from me having to "poke out" the noodles from their entrapment. see less

There have been nothing b ... see more

There have been nothing but good reviews for this product for years. Rubber gaskets wear out no matter how good/new the product is. Whenever buying a product like this, keep in mind that it is a repeatative use product and that gasket can and should be replaced each year. Always check prior to starting your new canning season and order, form many suppliers on line, a couple extra gaskets to have on hand. [...] see less

Over the last 2 growing s ... see more

Over the last 2 growing seasons, it's worked very well. I've made 15 gallons of grape juice. This year it leaks the juice out the handle crank. We were told that the plastic ring wears out, and we'd have to buy another. A disappointment when you want to get the job done when your counters are full of fruit and you can't run down to Target for replacement parts. see less

I'm convinced it's actual ... see more

I'm convinced it's actually sentient and rebellious. Problem one - if you push it down because you want it to stop the drain, it takes several tries to place it securely, then it quickly dislodges and drains all the water. Problem two - if you don't want it to stop the drain, it will stop the drain. It knows. It likes frustrating you. Problem three - the outer rim sits higher than the rim of your drain, so there is a constant puddle around it. Problem four - [$]. For a drain stopper. I wish I read the reviews here before I bought it. see less

I have bought several dif ... see more

I have bought several different sink stoppers, none of which work well. When I saw the OXO brand stopper, I was encouraged, because other OXO items I have purchased have been of good quality. However, this stopper does not work at all. The stopper does not snugly fit into the drain, but it does hold water when the sink is filled. However, as soon as dishes are placed in the sink, the upper ring, which sits above the drain, is dislodged, causing the stopper to move and the water drains. I do like the flexible rubber strainer, however. see less

Please do not buy this pr ... see more

Please do not buy this product if you intend to use it to hold water in your sink. It does a fine job at straining all of the debris in my sink, but it cannot hold water. I was very excited to get this, but was severely disappointed. When I fill up my sink the water stays until I bump the stopper with a dish. Do not buy this to use as a drain stopper!!! Buy the cheaper strainer only option. see less

Brand is very quality, st ... see more

Brand is very quality, stays the same like new,no scratches and rust free ,I recommend this item and the brand. see less

This colander is exactly ... see more

This colander is exactly what I needed. It's sturdy, stands up well when food is poured into it, and the holes are well-spaced. The only minor thing is that if you're draining something that's been finely chopped, you will need to cover the holes so that the food doesn't go through. I used a paper towel and it worked well. The colander cleans up easily which was a problem with the plastic colanders. Overall, I highly recommend this colander. see less

I needed a new strainer f ... see more

I needed a new strainer for my sink in my hair salon. It filters the hair and is so easy to empty with the rubber inside. Great universal fit. Also, it wont scratch the sink. Exactly what I was looking for. see less

This strainer matches my ... see more

This strainer matches my steel sink perfectly. It is dishwasher safe in the top and bottom rack. It catches most everything and looks as though it is part of the sink. Very pleased. see less

The 1 star make is not fo ... see more

The 1 star make is not for the product itself but for the package and handling.This item was ordered from a bridal registry....came damaged...the round colander arrived in an oval shape!! I would think better care in packaging the product could have avoided the damage. see less

I purchased this colander ... see more

I purchased this colander to co-ordinate with the colors in my new kitchen. Beautiful color, heavy-duty finish/construction or so I thought. I used this colander less than six months when the rust spots started to appear. Then the finish started flaking off! I didn't even use it more than 2-3 times a month! What a spectacular DISAPPOINTMENT! see less

It does what a colander w ... see more

It does what a colander was made to do. I love that it's pink and high quality, but it was pricey. see less

I really like this coland ... see more

I really like this colander. It works perfectly for what I was hoping to use it for, and it's very pretty! see less

If you want a big colande ... see more

If you want a big colander, don't buy one that's only 1.5 quarts. This is a very well made, small colander, that's super convenient for quick tasks like rinsing berries for breakfast. Everyone that we've showed ours to want one just like it. see less

Perfect strainer with man ... see more

Perfect strainer with many uses. The lip holds the strainer in place when pouring hot or cold liquids. Strong handle easy to grip feels confortable in your hand. see less

This strainer was purchas ... see more

This strainer was purchased to rinse quinoa prior to cooking. It is the first strainer we have found that is small enough to hold the tiny quinoa yet allows water to flow through. Great item! see less