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Drain and cool in a colander for 5 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Drain the berries in a colander in the sink, rinsing them with a light spray of running water.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Place florets in colander and allow to cool about 8 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Follow these steps: Choose the almonds: Opt for raw, unsalted almonds for soaking.
Rinse the almonds: Place the almonds in a colander and rinse them under cool water to remove dust or impurities.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 24 July 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Drain the berries in a colander in the sink, rinsing them with a light spray of running water.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Place florets in colander and allow to cool about 8 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Follow these steps: Choose the almonds: Opt for raw, unsalted almonds for soaking.
Rinse the almonds: Place the almonds in a colander and rinse them under cool water to remove dust or impurities.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 24 July 2025
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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colander
noun
col·an·der
ˈkəl-ən-dər 
ˈkäl-
ˈkäl-
: a utensil with small holes for draining food
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