The Collander is a very easy and flexible kitchen aid. Everybody who blanches, boils will find it a wonderful addition. It is a total value for money. However a word of caution. Please refer to the photos. One has to be very careful when keeping the product in the contraption because if it is not kept in another vessel it just collapses and the item inside just rolls out as in my case it were the tomatoes. Since it is totally collapsible it fits in any place making storage easy. One has to use the basket with a little awareness as to it’s collapsible nature, other than that it is so handy especially when you have to handle food in boiling water. Make sure you have another container to keep the Collander or else you will have a very messy affair at your hands and I for one, do not like cleaning or crying over spilt milk, in this case it was tomatoes. Happy cooking.