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It works just as well for lentils, pasta, berries and salad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrainer built into the base — wash and drain in one bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide handle for control while tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.7 L, 9.4 in across — a family pot of rice in one go\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant plastic with a matte, spot-hiding finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlso for lentils, pasta, berries and salad leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"V TOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074348351582,"sku":"B0BX6K1CSL","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/7681\/6990\/files\/81yf4_am5hL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785420440"},{"product_id":"pyramid-baking-mat-16-11-4","title":"Pyramid Baking Mat, 16 × 11.4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat tray leaves food sitting in the fat that comes out of it, which is why the underside goes soft. The pyramid surface holds it up on points, so the fat drains into the channels between them and air moves under the whole piece. Meat browns on the bottom instead of steaming. It is 100% food-grade silicone, non-stick without oil, 16 × 11.42 in to fit a standard sheet pan. Off the tray it doubles as a trivet, a pot holder or a drying mat. It rolls up for storage and goes in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePyramid surface lifts food above the fat that drains out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAir circulates underneath — browning instead of steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% food-grade silicone, non-stick without oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16 × 11.42 in — fits a standard sheet pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoubles as a trivet or drying mat; rolls up, dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"V TOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074349105246,"sku":"B0FBCX176B","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/7681\/6990\/files\/61MmxxppunL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785420478"},{"product_id":"thai-tea-strainer-5-3","title":"Thai Tea Strainer, 5.3\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetal mesh strains fast and thin. Cloth strains slowly and lets the water sit in the leaves, which is why Thai tea and old-style coffee are still brewed through fabric. The bag is soft cotton, 5.3 in across — wide enough to hold a proper measure of leaf without packing it tight — and it is fixed to a stainless handle long enough to keep your fingers out of the pot. Rinse it after use and hang it to dry; it is reusable indefinitely, and there is nothing to throw away after a brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton cloth filter — slow extraction, fuller cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.3 in wide: room for a full measure of leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong stainless steel handle keeps hands clear of the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks for Thai tea, loose leaf and cloth-filtered coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReusable — rinse, hang, no paper filters to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"V TOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074349465694,"sku":"B07BCFTWDN","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/7681\/6990\/files\/41A8VWpz2XL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785420495"},{"product_id":"defrosting-tray-for-frozen-meat-14-8","title":"Defrosting Tray for Frozen Meat, 14 × 8\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe trick is thermal conductivity, not magic: aluminium moves ambient heat into frozen food far faster than air or a plate can, so meat thaws evenly from both faces without the cooked grey edges a microwave leaves. Nothing plugs in and nothing runs. The plate is 14 × 8 in, flat and wide enough to take several steaks, chops or fillets at once rather than one at a time, with silicone feet keeping it steady and lifting it clear of the counter for airflow underneath. Rinse it with warm soapy water when you are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminium conducts room heat into frozen food\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo electricity, no microwave, no water bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThaws evenly from both sides — no cooked edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14 × 8 in flat surface takes several cuts at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilicone feet for stability and airflow; rinses clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"V TOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074349498462,"sku":"B094H9F8YN","price":19.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/7681\/6990\/files\/81d69Dgn9sL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785420497"},{"product_id":"stainless-steel-strainer-bowl-5-qt","title":"Stainless Steel Strainer Bowl, 5 qt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe steel version, and bigger: five quarts takes a full pot of spaghetti or a bag of potatoes without a second trip. The base is micro-perforated rather than slotted, so water leaves quickly but rice and small grains do not, and the ring foot keeps the bowl level in the sink instead of rocking when you set it down full. Two handles let you lift it with wet hands from either side. Stainless throughout, so no staining from tomato or turmeric, no rust at the seams, and it goes in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicro-perforated base — drains fast, holds fine grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 qt capacity for pasta, potatoes and big rinses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid ring base sits level and does not tip when full\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo handles for lifting with wet hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel: rust and stain resistant, dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"V TOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074349662302,"sku":"B0F44D6NBT","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/7681\/6990\/files\/81p4wGjsfrL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785420502"},{"product_id":"pour-over-coffee-maker-2-cups","title":"Pour Over Coffee Maker, 2 cups","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaper filters take the coffee oils with them, which is why a paper brew tastes cleaner and thinner. This is a double-layer stainless mesh at 600 to the inch: fine enough to hold the grounds back, open enough to let the body through. It brews two cups at a time, so it is not just a single-mug dripper. The handle is silicone, so it stays cool and does not slip on a wet counter, and a cleaning brush comes with it for the mesh. Rinse it after each brew; it is dishwasher safe when it needs more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e600-mesh double-layer stainless filter — no paper needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeeps the oils paper filters absorb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-cup capacity, not a single-mug dripper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-slip silicone handle stays cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCleaning brush included; dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"V TOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074350383198,"sku":"B0DT9PTMMN","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/7681\/6990\/files\/81VdQegSZaL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1785420530"},{"product_id":"heart-ice-cube-tray-with-lid-24-cavities","title":"Heart Ice Cube Tray with Lid, 24 cavities","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpen trays pick up whatever is in the freezer with them; a fish fillet two shelves up ends up in your drink. The lid on this one seals at the edge, which keeps the ice neutral and stops it spilling when you slide the tray in. Twenty-four heart cavities in soft food-grade silicone: leave it two minutes out of the freezer and the cubes twist straight out without cracking. Same tray works for chocolate, candy melts and set-fruit purées, so it earns its space beyond cocktail night. 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