Product Review

You don't always have room to strain your vegetables and pasta in a full-size colander. Space is limited when you're in college or have your first tiny apartment away from home. You lack both the storage space and the sink space to accommodate this time of food preparation accessory. However, that doesn't mean you aren't still able to strain your food properly.

Get a mini strainer from Culinary Elements. Designed to be more compact for those with less space available, this strainer is only 6 inches in diameter with a height of 3 inches. It doesn't seem very big but it's enough to accommodate your serving of steamed vegetables or the right portion of pasta for two. When you're done, run it through the dishwasher instead of taking the time to scrub it clean.

Add this to your dorm or small apartment to expand your options when it comes to making tonight's dinner.