Cheese cloth certainly has its uses and it can be washed and re-used, but and it’s a big BUT, it is rather delicate, frays, and generally becomes more pain than it is worth rather quickly. You’ll just need to pour carefully and not mind having these sheets absorb a bit of liquid as you strain. A minor drawback of these filters to be aware of is that they are made of people and when exposed to moisture they are more likely to begin tearing.

For decorating homemade Tiramisu and other cakes, a sieved sprinkling of cocoa powder is perfect and a homemade loaf looks so tempting with a generous dusting of sieved flour.

A good trick to keep the breast moist is to wrap it in cheesecloth that has been drenched in a mix of white wine, olive oil, and butter.

On the other hand, a colander is great for straining pasta or washing produce, but its larger holes won't catch tiny bits of food.If you are going to use cheesecloth it will take a few moments to get organised as the cheesecloth must be firmly fastened to the top of a large jug/jar using kitchen string or a strong rubber band. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea. So, your mileage may vary, if you only do one or two big cooking projects a year, then you’re absolutely right, cheese cloth is the right strategy for your household.