A colander for selectively opening and closing a bottom frame is provided. The colander includes an outer shell having a screen with an upper rim forming an open top, and a bottom frame. A circular inner screen is disposed on the bottom frame, wherein the inner screen is rotatable via a pivot pin. The colander further includes an annular base rotatably coupled to the bottom frame to provide an open and closed configuration for the inner screen. The colander bottom frame can be opened and closed to remove food and the like therefrom.