The lack of a steamer pot doesn't mean your plans for trying to make steamed artichokes (or other steamed veggies) needs to be put on ice. A simple soup pot with a lid and a stainless steel ...

When you boil water, steam fills the pot. The steam starts to ... the lid or the countertop. If the lid is still refusing to budge, removing the handle will allow airflow to get in and finally ...