We had some leftovers in our freezer, so we decided to just thaw those since that would be quick and easy. But I like to be somewhat healthy, so I decided to steam some cauliflower, too. [Side note: I kept mixing up "cauliflower" and "broccoli" last night. And I almost just typed broccoli instead of cauliflower. Special.]
Before I even started thawing our leftovers, I cut up the cauliflower [almost just did it again] and put it in the steamer, which I then set inside a pot. I put it on the burner, turned on the stove, and started thawing the leftovers.
Once the leftovers were thawed, I checked on the cauliflower, certain it would be almost done. To my surprise, it didn't look any different. I checked to see if the burner was on [which it was] and got our drinks ready and the table set.
I checked the cauliflower again.
Still no different.
Suddenly my breath caught in my chest.
I hadn't put any water in the pot. Which meant the cauliflower wasn't being steamed. Which meant the bottom of my pot was black as coal. [This seems an inappropriate time to make a joke about the pot calling the kettle black, eh?]
Kids, I have steamed vegetables dozens...nay, hundreds...of times. But never have I ever not put water in the pot.
I decided to just let the pot cool down naturally, hoping beyond hope that it would just somehow be 100% ok.
About 10 minutes later, we heard a loud bang which made us think that perhaps our kitchen was exploding. I checked on our pot and this was the result:
That's right. The bottom of the pot came off. I didn't even know that was possible.
I was sad for about five minutes, and then I couldn't help but laugh. So then I gave Tim a monologue about how our steamer would have to grieve quickly and then soon remarry the other pot that we [thankfully] have.
The other good news is that we got to use our rice cooker/steamer for the first time since getting it as a wedding gift. Tim is usually the kitchen-gadget guy but I have formed an immediate attachment to this new kitchen appliance.
Hopefully I won't ruin this new favorite appliance by forgetting to put water in the pot.
But if I do, you know dang well I will blog about it.
