Place a steam basket or metal colander on top of the macaroni pot and add vegetables. (howtoadult.com)
After this time pour the buckwheat into a large metal colander and rinse. (robinskey.com)
I saw something online the other day where a gal had taken a vintage metal colander and used it upside - down as a lamp shade over a pendant - type light. (theinspiredroom.net)