The most beautiful colander in the world..
This is seriously the most spectacular colander in existence, and I've had many. I use it for fruits and vegetables more than pasta. It is perfectly round in shape, is substantial in heft and weight, and is *very* roomy without taking up too much room. I'm not sure how this was done, but the draining is perfect - water drains out far faster and more completely than any other colander I've had (note that the holes are too large for quinoa, and are just a tad too large for standard medium grain rice). Beyond how well it works, the colander is a work of art - hand made by a true artisan in Italy, hammered painstakingly to perfection from thick copper, and mounted with sturdy, easy to handle, and beautiful brass handles.<br /><br />The colander is not lined, but that should be fine for pasta, as well as for fruits and vegetables that aren't sitting there unpeeled for an extended period of time. Plus, copper is anti-bacterial, a bonus in the time of COVID. If you're looking for other uses, the copper makes the colander great for quick defrosting.<br /><br />I loved this colander so much, I bought another shortly afterwards. I didn't buy via Amazon, but went direct to Mazzetti's website. Orders are generally handled by Mazzetti's son, who is responsive and patient, and clearly values the work of his father. Mazzetti also offers a number of other copperware, all equally functional and well made. While I love all the other copperware I've gotten from Mazzetti, there is just something so special about this colander.<br /><br />Simply put, this colander is one of my very favorite purchases, of all time. I highly recommend you get one, before they are no longer made.
Rating: 5 stars