For me, sieves are revelatory objects – think about archaeologists crouched over dino bones, or frontiersmen sifting silt for gold. It’s the same in the kitchen – the draining of cooked food is an absolute bore, but the sifting of dry delights me. Sifting food feels like winnowing out all but its soul. Photograph: Felix Clay for the GuardianThis week’s device is a self-tapping sieve called Shake-it, and it “has a rocking handle”. Those who already own a sieve don’t need to run to the shops.

Source: The Guardian October 12, 2016 11:00 UTC