The Colander: An Important Kitchen Tool for Any Blind Chef

While no one seems to know exactly where the colander originated, man has known the concept of the sieve since ancient times. The need to drain liquids is an important part of food preparation. The tool is described by Mr. Webster as a " perforated pan, usually bowl-shaped, used for draining liquids." Who were the first to rinse and drain? Only the pasta gods know for sure, but one thing is certain; no modern kitchen for the blind or visually impaired should ever be without one or two or even three of them!
There's nothing that strains and rinses like a colander, and it's probably a good idea to keep one for rinsing raw poultry and vegetables and another for pasta. Keep them separate. After all, no need to hurt anyone's feelings. Get the kind with the long horizontal handles, as they are the easiest to manipulate. Keep them handy while preparing things that will need immediate draining after cooking, like pasta for example. You don't want to first have to go searching for it when the pasta is hot and ready to boogie, so to speak.