418285 Thu Jul 05 22:05:57 -0700 2007 9 41 Cookware 0 2723268 I swear I have seen once a colander that has a divider in the middle, so that you can put it in a big pot of water, and cook two different kinds of pasta at the same time, one in each side of the colander. I have been looking for it ever since but no one seems to know anything about it. I like spaghetti but Significant Other loves linguini, so would really like to get this. Help! Thu Jul 05 22:05:57 -0700 2007 27310 Maple 1 2723469 I've never seen one, but it since you can use the same colander without rinsing or washing it in between pasta pot dumps, I don't really understand why this is a hardship. It seems like it might be harder to try to pour a pot full of boiling hot water and either pasta into half a colander than to quickly do it twice, but that's me. Plus, how in heaven's name can you empty the colander and keep the pasta separated when you have two different kinds in each half? It must have been some kind of novelty. I can't imagine that this is a good kitchen gadget to have, even if you can find such a thing. It doesn't seem like it would work very well and might even get you scalded in the process. Fri Jul 06 01:12:11 -0700 2007 2723268 87837 RGC1982 1 2725262 big money: http://www.zesco.com/products.cfm?subCatID=290&PGroupID=ZP99179006 Time saver for commercial kitchens, seems like a huge waste of space for a home... Fri Jul 06 14:04:30 -0700 2007 2723268 87093 renov8r 2 2725729 Wow! Now I see how they get the pasta out when it's all in there -- wedges! I agree, this is a commercial kitchen item and looks like a pain to clean and store at home, but it is ultimately up to our original poster. Live and learn... Fri Jul 06 16:19:34 -0700 2007 2725262 87837 RGC1982 1 2726558 I saw one of these in a store in Italy year ago and beat myself up later for not getting it. I searched and searched (pre-internet) and had the hardest time finding one. I did eventually see a few at a restaurant supply house but chose not to get it because it seemed like it was made of cheap materials.I finally gave up. Sure looks great doesn't it.......now you've got me thinking again. Fri Jul 06 23:32:04 -0700 2007 2723268 15774 MSK 2 2726568 Thanks all! Believe it or not, I am actually kind of tempted by this - just think that I can have liguini and angel hair in one pot! Though there are no dimensions listed and four wedges are a bit much... Fri Jul 06 23:45:20 -0700 2007 2726558 27310 Maple 3 2727212 They do offer them with different amounts of dividers....2 colanders, 3 and 4. Sat Jul 07 10:05:22 -0700 2007 2726568 15774 MSK 4 2728194 Even at $80 bucks for the two inserts...mucho mooooooola in order to boil water! Sat Jul 07 18:22:34 -0700 2007 2727212 95300 ktcolt 1 2728192 WOW!! What an expensive pain in the tush. Seriously...for the home kitchen? It looks gigantic!! I would say to the honey with the picky palate that he gets spaghetti OR he can buy you the special kitchen pot AND agree to wash said pot when done using!! I think it is sweet to go to the trouble of researching this for him....but wow....$160 bucks to boil water? Sat Jul 07 18:21:12 -0700 2007 2723268 95300 ktcolt 1 2729229 Hey Maple... You'll need to act fast! http://cgi.ebay.com/14-20-Quart-Pot-with-Pasta-Strainers_W0QQitemZ160135304524QQihZ006QQcategoryZ20632QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Sun Jul 08 09:28:09 -0700 2007 2723268 15774 MSK