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I often say that you don’t need a lot of gadgets to be an awesome home cook.  As fun and quirky as some cooking inventions are, they require a lot of money and space (which should be dedicated to buying quality ingredients instead!).  When you are looking for a tool to help you in the kitchen, make sure it is just that – a tool, not an accessory!  That said, take a look here at the Infinite Circulon Straining Saucepan.  It is a perfect blend of functionality, durability, and ease.

INFINITE CIRCULON STRAINING SAUCEPAN

This saucepan is non-stick, with a good amount of weight in your hand.  Its efficient design allows you to vent and strain without ever having to mess with the lid.  The lid, by the way, fits snugly onto the pot for safe and easy use.  The ergonomic stay-cool stainless handle ensures comfort at all times.  Shake it around if you’d like.  This saucepan is extremely sturdy, and will hold on tight to your food.

Here’s what Crate&Barrel has to say:

“A patent-pending polished stainless steel base fully encapsulates the pan’s aluminum core making it suitable for use on all stove tops, including induction. Hard-anodized aluminum ensures even heating without hot spots, and Circulon’s trademark non-stick ringed interior bottoms not only prevent food from sticking but protect pans from utensil wear.”

This saucepan holds up to 2 quarts, and is the perfect gift for any home cook.  It eliminates the need for colanders and baskets, cutting down your prep and clean-up time.  It is dishwasher safe, and of the highest quality.  While not cheap, it will weather through anything and last you a very long time!

*The Infinite Circulon Straining Saucepan is available for purchase at Crate&Barrel – $39.95.  Best deal around!