The easiest way to sift flour is through a traditional flour sifter -- a hand-held device with a fine mesh screen operated by a squeeze handle or crank that aerates dry ingredients. It's an ...

Sifting would help ensure that nothing unpleasant ... Otherwise, “you don’t have to buy anything special,” Sheehan says. A fine-mesh sieve works well. Just scoop the flour into the sieve ...

Sifting soil can be done with nothing more than a sturdy, thick mesh screen held by the edges. But if your garden is like most, you’ll be faced with sifting quite a bit of soil and a simple hand ...

It's best to invest in a fine mesh strainer designated for grilling and reserve another for traditional sifting and straining. Lecki even opts to replace her grilling strainer every year.