281662 Mon Dec 12 13:24:52 -0800 2005 12 31 Home Cooking 0 1499163 Im trying to locate a Christmas gift, but I cannot for the life of me find what Im looking for or determine what the name of the tool is. Frying strainer is about as close as I can get. Essentially a long handled implement youd use to scoop ravioli directly out of hot water or dumplings out of hot oil. Not a chinois. The scoop is flatish, circular. I see Lidia Bastianich using one all the time on her show. Would love to get one if only I knew what they were. Any ideas where to find one? Mon Dec 12 13:24:52 -0800 2005 0 mark 1 1499165 A spider? Mon Dec 12 13:26:11 -0800 2005 1499163 0 nooodles 2 1499178 Thats it - a spider / skimmer! Thanks so much! Wonder if they sell these sorts of things at Asiain Markets? Ill give it a try - thanks! Mon Dec 12 13:59:08 -0800 2005 1499165 0 mark 3 1499180 Asian Markets are a great place to track these down. I grabbed one at Williams Sonoma for about $10USD. Mon Dec 12 14:14:55 -0800 2005 1499178 0 Mike M 4 1499187 I have seen these and similar items at the dollar store. Mon Dec 12 14:35:58 -0800 2005 1499180 0 EAF 5 1499237 just think about whether you will want to put it through the dishwasher - some of the wire (aluminum, galvanized steel) and handle types may not hold up to repeated dishwashing. Mon Dec 12 17:30:19 -0800 2005 1499187 0 jen kalb 3 1499181 Asian stores almost always have them. They come in a variety of sizes and are made of different materials, so think about what you want. There are ones entirely made of aluminum, ones that look more like they're woven out of metal wire, wooden handles, plastic handles, etc. If possible, bring your pot or wok so you can kind of get a feel of whether the spider is the right size and length for you. I simply asked for one once, and the one boyfriend brought home was way to big and long. Mon Dec 12 14:18:38 -0800 2005 1499178 0 nooodles 3 1499199 If no Asian market in your area, Crate and Barrel and Cost Plus World Market carry them. Mon Dec 12 15:20:15 -0800 2005 1499178 0 Chi-Girl 1 1499167 Is this it? Link: http://www.wokshop.com/HTML/products/accessories/access_brasskimmer.html Mon Dec 12 13:33:24 -0800 2005 1499163 0 Katie Nell 1 1499170 I am reasonably certain you are refrring to a skimmer. The thing some people call a spider (I don't--it skeeves me out) is a type of a skimmer. Mon Dec 12 13:43:52 -0800 2005 1499163 0 Two Forks 1 1499172 Like this? It is a skimmer, mine is made by Amco Image: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/cgrover/PC120002.jpg Mon Dec 12 13:48:05 -0800 2005 1499163 0 Candy 1 1499175 This? A pasta colander scoop? Image: http://fantes.com/images/97265colanders.jpg Mon Dec 12 13:54:50 -0800 2005 1499163 0 Marge 1 1499283 Spider Mon Dec 12 21:24:02 -0800 2005 1499163 0 Liz