Strainers

Lehman’s Best Food Mill This special food strainer from Lehman’s (see Equipment Sources), fitted with the optional berry screen, pays for itself by extracting more puree than any other device. Unlike the average food mill, it does not allow even the tiniest raspberry seed to pass through.

Stainless steel fine-mesh strainers are indispensable for a wide range of baking-related activities. You will need a small fine-mesh one for clarifying butter and a medium-size one for Lacquer Glaze, sifting cocoa and flour, and evenly dusting powdered sugar or cocoa onto cakes (simply tap the side with a spoon or use the spoon to press the powdered sugar or cocoa through the fine openings). A strainer is also needed for straining preserves, lemon curd, cream, and crème anglaise.