WO2012011956A1 - Steam cooking apparatus - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J27/00—Cooking-vessels
- A47J27/04—Cooking-vessels for cooking food in steam; Devices for extracting fruit juice by means of steam ; Vacuum cooking vessels
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J27/00—Cooking-vessels
- A47J27/04—Cooking-vessels for cooking food in steam; Devices for extracting fruit juice by means of steam ; Vacuum cooking vessels
- A47J27/05—Tier steam-cookers, i.e. with steam-tight joints between cooking-vessels stacked while in use
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J36/00—Parts, details or accessories of cooking-vessels
- A47J36/16—Inserts
- A47J36/20—Perforated bases or perforated containers to be placed inside a cooking utensil ; Draining baskets, inserts with separation wall
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- This invention relates generally to the field of cooking implements, and more particularly to the field of cooking implements comprising pans, pots, skillets or similar implements wherein a quantity of water can be heated to become steam, and even more particularly applies to such cooking implements wherein food is cooked using steam.
- steamers or “steam cookers”.
- the use of steam provides a moist, high-temperature environment in which to cook many food items, including meats, vegetables, seafood, eggs, etc.
- the food is not placed into fatty oils or butters which add unnecessary and unhealthy calories and substances to the food, nor is the food subject to charring that may occur from grilling, barbequing or other cooking methods where the food directly contacts flame or hot metal, which charring may result in the formation of carcinogens in the food.
- steam cooking allows for fats and oils present in the food product to drain away, thereby reducing the amount of unhealthy components naturally present in the food.
- the invention is a steam cooking apparatus comprising a water retaining member that can be heated by placing the member onto the burner of a stove or is self-heating such that water retained within the member is converted into steam, such as a cooking pan, pot, skillet or the like, a reversible steamer insert member which supports the food during the cooking process, and a cover or lid member, the cover member being apertured so as to allow a quantity of steam to escape.
- the reversible steamer insert member is structured so as to mate or nest with or rest upon the water retaining member, and the cover member is adapted to mate or nest with or rest upon either the steamer insert member or the water retaining member.
- the reversible steamer insert member has a generally planar main body with first and second steaming surfaces, the main body having a large number of perforations, apertures, holes, slots or the like extending therethrough.
- a handle either permanently or removably affixed, extends generally horizontally from the main body.
- the first steaming surface has a generally flat horizontal surface with a plurality of circular upstanding forming walls extending therefrom, the forming walls defining forming compartments to receive ground beef, other chopped meats, vegetables, etc. such that patties may be formed by pressing the food substance into the forming compartment.
- the walls also act as separators to define cooking compartments for differing food items.
- the forming walls interconnect such that areas of the first steaming surface external to the forming compartments define irregularly shaped cooking compartments.
- the second steaming surface is a generally flat surface with no upstanding walls such that large items may be steamed upon this surface when the steamer insert is disposed with this second steaming surface on top.
- the reversible steamer insert is provided with nesting means for positioning the steamer insert in a spaced relationship to the bottom of the water retaining member, such that a quantity of water can be retained therein without contacting the steamer insert member.
- Such nesting means may comprise for example legs extending from both sides of the main body, extension members extending generally horizontally from the main body adapted so as to rest on the upper rim of the walls of the water retaining member, or preferably, a peripheral wall or walls extending about the main body, the peripheral wall or walls defining a first and second annular shoulder or a first and second channel, both adapted to mate with, nest with or rest on the upper rim of the water retaining member and to mate with, nest with or receive the lower rim of the cover member.
- the steam cooking apparatus may further comprise one or more peripheral riser members that may be disposed between the reversible steamer insert and the cover member to allow for cooking thick foods, such as for example a whole chicken.
- the peripheral riser members are structured to mate with, nest with or rest on or receive the cover member, the steamer insert member or other peripheral riser members.
- a double boiler assembly may be provided in place of the standard cover member.
- Figure 1 is a view of the reversible steamer insert member showing the first steaming surface and the forming walls.
- Figure 2 is a reverse view of the reversible steamer insert member of Figure 1 showin gthe second steaming surface.
- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the reversible steamer insert member taken along line III-III of Figure 1 with the addition of a cover member and water retaining member.
- Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the reversible steamer insert member, cover member and water retaining member.
- Figure 5 is a partial view of the reversible steamer insert member showing a rim pair, channel and drain slot.
- Figure 6 is a view of a steamer cooking apparatus in stacked configuration, showing a water retaining member, a reversible steamer insert member, a riser member and a double boiler assembly.
- Figure 7 is a partially exposed view of a riser member.
- the invention is a steamer cooking apparatus comprising a combination of members adapted to mate with, nest with, rest or receive each other in a stacked or vertical alignment, the combination allowing food to be disposed internally within the combination for cooking by steam generated within the apparatus.
- the steam cooking apparatus comprises a water retaining member 20 that can be heated by placing the member onto the burner of a stove or is self- heating such that water retained within the member 20 is converted into steam, such as a cooking pan, pot, skillet, electric skillet or the like, a reversible steamer insert member 10 which supports the food during the cooking process, and a cover or lid member 30, the cover member 30 preferably having a handle 33 and one or more venting apertures 32 so as to allow a quantity of steam to escape.
- the venting apertures 32 may be provided with closure means to block or adjust the amount of steam allowed to vent from the steamer cooking apparatus.
- the reversible steamer insert member 10 is positioned on or within the water retaining member 20, preferably in a mating or nesting arrangement, and the cover member 30 is preferably adapted to mate or nest with either the steamer insert member 10 or the water retaining member 20. While not critical to the invention, it is most preferred that the water retaining member 20, steamer insert member 10 and cover member 30 be structured to prevent accidental relative horizontal movement.
- the reversible steamer insert member 10 has a generally planar main body 1 1 with first and second steaming surfaces 14 and 15, the main body 1 1 having a large number of perforations, apertures, holes, slots or the like 13 extending therethrough.
- the walls of the apertures 13 are non-cylindrical and inwardly disposed from each side such that the apertures 13 are narrower in the interior, which provides for easier cleaning.
- a handle 12 extends generally horizontally from the main body 1 1.
- the handle 12 may be permanently or removably mounted to the main body 1 1.
- the first steaming surface 14 is a generally flat base from which extend a plurality of annular upstanding forming walls 41 , the forming walls 41 defining forming compartments 42 to receive ground beef, other chopped meats, vegetables, etc. such that patties do not need to be preformed but instead may be formed by pressing the food substance into the forming compartment 42.
- the forming walls 41 are equal in height and interconnect such that areas of the first steaming surface 14 external to the forming compartments 42 define irregularly shaped cooking compartments 43 to retain and separate other items to be cooked.
- the forming walls 41 themselves can function as food dividers.
- the second steaming surface 15 is a generally flat surface with no obstructions and no upstanding walls, such that larger items may be placed onto second steaming surface 15 for cooking.
- the reversible steamer insert 10 is most preferably provided with mating or nesting means for positioning the steamer insert 10 in a spaced relationship to the bottom of the water retaining member 20, such that a quantity of water can be retained within the water retaining member 20 without the water directly contacting the main body 1 1 of the steamer insert member 10, and such that relative lateral or horizontal movement between the reversible steamer insert 10 and the water retaining member 20 is precluded, as is relative movement between the reversible steamer insert 10 and the cover member 30.
- Such nesting means may comprise for example legs extending from both sides of the main body 1 1 that will rest within the water retaining member 20, discrete extension members extending generally horizontally from the main body 1 1 adapted to rest on the upper rim 22 of the walls 21 of the water retaining member 20, or preferably and as shown, a peripheral wall 16 extending about the main body 1 1.
- the peripheral wall 16 extends beyond both the first and second steaming surfaces 14 and 15, and preferably comprises a first rim pair 17 and a second rim pair 18.
- the first rim pair 17 extend from the first steaming surface 14 and define a first channel 44 and the second rim pair 18 extend above the second steaming surface 15 to define a second channel 45.
- This structure provides the steamer apparatus with a secure stacking functionality, since the channels 44 and 45 receive the rims of the water retaining member 20 and the cover member 30 in a manner which precludes horizontal movement or sliding.
- the inner members of the first and second rim pairs 17 and 18 are provided with drain slots 46, whereby condensation forming on the interior of the cover member 30 may drip back down into the water retaining member 20.
- the steamer cooking apparatus may further comprise one or more peripheral riser members 50 mainly comprising and upstanding wall 51 with no or little internal structure.
- the riser members 50 provide for adjustment of the vertical spacing between the water retaining member 20, the reversible steamer insert member 10 and the cover member 30. For example, by positioning one or more riser members 50 between the cover member 30 and the steamer insert member 10, thicker food items may be prepared within the apparatus.
- the riser members 50 are preferably provided with nesting or mating structures similar to those of the water retaining member 20, the reversible steamer insert member 10 and the cover member 30 such that secured stacking with little to no horizontal shifting is present.
- one rim of wall 51 may have a channel 52 and the other rim of wall 51 will be non-channeled flange 53.
- the flange 53 of wall 51 may be placed into the upper channel 44 or 45 of rim pair 17 or 18, depending on which steaming surface 14 or 15 is uppermost.
- the channel 52 of wall 51 is then able to receive the lower rim of the cover member 30, or the non-channeled flange of another riser member 50 if additional height is needed.
- plural riser members 50 may be utilized with plural steamer insert members 10 to provide plural cooking levels within the stacked apparatus.
- the cover member 30 of the steamer cooking apparatus comprises a double boiler assembly 60 comprising an adapter member 61 similar in structure to cover member 30, the adapter member 61 having a large circular opening 62 that receives a removable pot member 63 with pot cover 64.
- the steam produced in water retaining member 20 may be used to indirectly heat the double boiler pot member 63 in known manner.
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Abstract
A steam cooking apparatus having a water retaining member (20) and a reversible steamer insert member (10), the steamer insert member (10) having a perforated main body defining a first steaming surface (14) and a second steaming surface (15), the first steaming surface (14) provided with upstanding annular forming walls (41 ) for forming patties, the second steaming surface (15) being flat and unobstructed.
Description
STEAM COOKING APPARATUS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of cooking implements, and more particularly to the field of cooking implements comprising pans, pots, skillets or similar implements wherein a quantity of water can be heated to become steam, and even more particularly applies to such cooking implements wherein food is cooked using steam.
Items as described in general above are well known and are typically referred as
"steamers" or "steam cookers". The use of steam to cook foods for consumption, as opposed to the process for sterilization of food, has long been known. The use of steam provides a moist, high-temperature environment in which to cook many food items, including meats, vegetables, seafood, eggs, etc. In steam cooking, the food is not placed into fatty oils or butters which add unnecessary and unhealthy calories and substances to the food, nor is the food subject to charring that may occur from grilling, barbequing or other cooking methods where the food directly contacts flame or hot metal, which charring may result in the formation of carcinogens in the food. Furthermore, steam cooking allows for fats and oils present in the food product to drain away, thereby reducing the amount of unhealthy components naturally present in the food.
It is an object of this invention to provide a novel, distinct and improved steam cooking apparatus and system over and above the known apparatuses and systems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is a steam cooking apparatus comprising a water retaining member that can be heated by placing the member onto the burner of a stove or is self-heating such that water retained within the member is converted into steam, such as a cooking pan, pot, skillet or the like, a reversible steamer insert member which supports the food during the cooking process, and a cover or lid member, the cover member being apertured so as to allow a quantity of steam to escape. The reversible steamer insert member is structured so as to mate or nest with or rest upon the water retaining member, and the cover member is adapted to mate or nest with or rest upon either the steamer insert member or the water retaining member.
The reversible steamer insert member has a generally planar main body with first and second steaming surfaces, the main body having a large number of perforations, apertures, holes, slots or the like extending therethrough. A handle, either permanently or removably affixed, extends generally horizontally from the main body. The first steaming surface has a generally flat horizontal surface with a plurality of circular upstanding forming walls extending therefrom, the forming walls defining forming compartments to receive ground beef, other chopped meats, vegetables, etc. such that patties may be formed by pressing the food substance into the forming compartment. The walls also act as separators to define cooking compartments for differing food items. Preferably, the forming walls interconnect such that areas of the first steaming surface external to the forming compartments define irregularly shaped cooking compartments. The second steaming surface is a generally flat surface with no upstanding walls such that large items may be steamed upon this surface when the steamer insert is disposed with this second steaming surface on top.
The reversible steamer insert is provided with nesting means for positioning the steamer insert in a spaced relationship to the bottom of the water retaining member, such that a quantity of water can be retained therein without contacting the steamer insert member. Such nesting means may comprise for example legs extending from both sides of the main body, extension members extending generally horizontally from the main body adapted so as to rest on the upper rim of the walls of the water retaining member, or preferably, a peripheral wall or walls extending about the main body, the peripheral wall or walls defining a first and second annular shoulder or a first and second channel, both adapted to mate with, nest with or rest on the upper rim of the water retaining member and to mate with, nest with or receive the lower rim of the cover member.
In another alternative embodiment, the steam cooking apparatus may further comprise one or more peripheral riser members that may be disposed between the reversible steamer insert and the cover member to allow for cooking thick foods, such as for example a whole chicken. The peripheral riser members are structured to mate with, nest with or rest on or receive the cover member, the steamer insert member or other peripheral riser members. In another alternative embodiment, a double boiler assembly may be provided in place of the standard cover member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a view of the reversible steamer insert member showing the first steaming surface and the forming walls.
Figure 2 is a reverse view of the reversible steamer insert member of Figure 1 showin gthe second steaming surface.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the reversible steamer insert member taken along line III-III of Figure 1 with the addition of a cover member and water retaining member.
Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the reversible steamer insert member, cover member and water retaining member.
Figure 5 is a partial view of the reversible steamer insert member showing a rim pair, channel and drain slot.
Figure 6 is a view of a steamer cooking apparatus in stacked configuration, showing a water retaining member, a reversible steamer insert member, a riser member and a double boiler assembly.
Figure 7 is a partially exposed view of a riser member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in the drawings, the invention will now be described in detail with regard for the best mode and the preferred embodiment. In a most general sense, the invention is a steamer cooking apparatus comprising a combination of members adapted to mate with, nest with, rest or receive each other in a stacked or vertical alignment, the combination allowing food to be disposed internally within the combination for cooking by steam generated within the apparatus.
In a basic embodiment the steam cooking apparatus comprises a water retaining member 20 that can be heated by placing the member onto the burner of a stove or is self- heating such that water retained within the member 20 is converted into steam, such as a cooking pan, pot, skillet, electric skillet or the like, a reversible steamer insert member 10 which supports the food during the cooking process, and a cover or lid member 30, the cover member 30 preferably having a handle 33 and one or more venting apertures 32 so as to allow a quantity of steam to escape. The venting apertures 32 may be provided with closure means to block or adjust the amount of steam allowed to vent from the steamer cooking apparatus.
The reversible steamer insert member 10 is positioned on or within the water retaining member 20, preferably in a mating or nesting arrangement, and the cover member 30 is preferably adapted to mate or nest with either the steamer insert member 10 or the water retaining member 20. While not critical to the invention, it is most preferred that the water retaining member 20, steamer insert member 10 and cover member 30 be structured to prevent accidental relative horizontal movement.
The reversible steamer insert member 10 has a generally planar main body 1 1 with first and second steaming surfaces 14 and 15, the main body 1 1 having a large number of
perforations, apertures, holes, slots or the like 13 extending therethrough. In a preferred embodiment, the walls of the apertures 13 are non-cylindrical and inwardly disposed from each side such that the apertures 13 are narrower in the interior, which provides for easier cleaning. A handle 12 extends generally horizontally from the main body 1 1. The handle 12 may be permanently or removably mounted to the main body 1 1. The first steaming surface 14 is a generally flat base from which extend a plurality of annular upstanding forming walls 41 , the forming walls 41 defining forming compartments 42 to receive ground beef, other chopped meats, vegetables, etc. such that patties do not need to be preformed but instead may be formed by pressing the food substance into the forming compartment 42. Preferably, the forming walls 41 are equal in height and interconnect such that areas of the first steaming surface 14 external to the forming compartments 42 define irregularly shaped cooking compartments 43 to retain and separate other items to be cooked. In like manner, the forming walls 41 themselves can function as food dividers. The second steaming surface 15 is a generally flat surface with no obstructions and no upstanding walls, such that larger items may be placed onto second steaming surface 15 for cooking.
The reversible steamer insert 10 is most preferably provided with mating or nesting means for positioning the steamer insert 10 in a spaced relationship to the bottom of the water retaining member 20, such that a quantity of water can be retained within the water retaining member 20 without the water directly contacting the main body 1 1 of the steamer insert member 10, and such that relative lateral or horizontal movement between the reversible steamer insert 10 and the water retaining member 20 is precluded, as is relative movement between the reversible steamer insert 10 and the cover member 30. Such nesting means may comprise for example legs extending from both sides of the main body 1 1 that will rest within the water retaining member 20, discrete extension members
extending generally horizontally from the main body 1 1 adapted to rest on the upper rim 22 of the walls 21 of the water retaining member 20, or preferably and as shown, a peripheral wall 16 extending about the main body 1 1. The peripheral wall 16 extends beyond both the first and second steaming surfaces 14 and 15, and preferably comprises a first rim pair 17 and a second rim pair 18. The first rim pair 17 extend from the first steaming surface 14 and define a first channel 44 and the second rim pair 18 extend above the second steaming surface 15 to define a second channel 45. This structure provides the steamer apparatus with a secure stacking functionality, since the channels 44 and 45 receive the rims of the water retaining member 20 and the cover member 30 in a manner which precludes horizontal movement or sliding.
In another preferred embodiment, the inner members of the first and second rim pairs 17 and 18 are provided with drain slots 46, whereby condensation forming on the interior of the cover member 30 may drip back down into the water retaining member 20.
The steamer cooking apparatus may further comprise one or more peripheral riser members 50 mainly comprising and upstanding wall 51 with no or little internal structure. The riser members 50 provide for adjustment of the vertical spacing between the water retaining member 20, the reversible steamer insert member 10 and the cover member 30. For example, by positioning one or more riser members 50 between the cover member 30 and the steamer insert member 10, thicker food items may be prepared within the apparatus. The riser members 50 are preferably provided with nesting or mating structures similar to those of the water retaining member 20, the reversible steamer insert member 10 and the cover member 30 such that secured stacking with little to no horizontal shifting is present. For example, one rim of wall 51 may have a channel 52 and the other rim of wall 51 will be non-channeled flange 53. With this structure, the flange 53 of wall 51 may be placed into the upper channel 44 or 45 of rim pair 17 or 18, depending on which steaming
surface 14 or 15 is uppermost. The channel 52 of wall 51 is then able to receive the lower rim of the cover member 30, or the non-channeled flange of another riser member 50 if additional height is needed. Likewise, plural riser members 50 may be utilized with plural steamer insert members 10 to provide plural cooking levels within the stacked apparatus.
In still another embodiment, the cover member 30 of the steamer cooking apparatus comprises a double boiler assembly 60 comprising an adapter member 61 similar in structure to cover member 30, the adapter member 61 having a large circular opening 62 that receives a removable pot member 63 with pot cover 64. With this structure, the steam produced in water retaining member 20 may be used to indirectly heat the double boiler pot member 63 in known manner.
It is understood that equivalents and substitutions for some elements set forth above may be obvious to those skilled in the art, and therefore the true scope and definition of the invention is to be as set froth in the following claims, the embodiments set forth above not being intended to limit the scope and definition of the invention.
Claims
We claim: 1. A steamer cooking apparatus comprising in combination:
a water retaining member (20);
a cover member (30); and
a reversible steamer insert member (10) having a first steaming surface (14) and a second steaming surface (15), said first steaming surface (14) having a plurality of annular upstanding forming walls (41) defining forming compartments (42) and irregularly shaped cooking compartments (43), said second steaming surface (15) being generally flat and unobstructed with no upstanding walls, said reversible steamer insert member (10) further comprising a plurality of apertures (13);
said reversible steamer insert member (10) positioned on said water retaining member (20), wherein said reversible steamer insert member (10) may be so positioned with said first steaming surface (14) facing up or said second steaming surface (15) facing up;
said cover member (30) being positioned on said reversible steamer insert member
(10).
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said reversible steamer insert (10) comprises mating means for precluding relative horizontal movement between said reversible steamer insert (10) and said water retaining member (20).
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said reversible steamer insert (10) comprises mating means for precluding relative horizontal movement between said reversible steamer insert (10) and said cover member (30).
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said mating means comprise a first rim pair (17) defining a first channel (44) and a second rim pair (18) defining a second channel (45).
5. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising at least one drain slot (46) in each of said first rim pair (17) and said second rim pair (18).
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one riser member (50), said riser member (50) positionable between said reversible steamer insert member (10) and said water retaining member (20) or between said reversible steamer insert member (10) and said cover member (30).
7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said cover member (30) comprises a double boiler assembly (60).
8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said double boiler assembly (60) comprises an adapter member (61 ) having a circular opening (62), a pot member (63) received within said circular opening (62) and a pot cover (64).
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said reversible steamer insert member apertures (13) are non-cylindrical and narrower in the interior.
10. A steamer cooking apparatus comprising in combination:
a water retaining member (20) adapted to be heated so as to convert water into steam, said water retaining member (20) having a wall (21) and an upper rim (22);
a cover member (30); and
a reversible steamer insert member (10) having a first steaming surface (14) and a second steaming surface (15), said first steaming surface (14) having a plurality of annular upstanding forming walls (41 ) defining forming compartments (42) and irregularly shaped cooking compartments (43), said second steaming surface (15) being generally flat and unobstructed with no upstanding walls, said reversible steamer insert member (10) further comprising a plurality of apertures (13);
said reversible steamer insert member (10) further comprising a peripheral wall member (16) having a first rim pair (17) defining a first channel (44) and a second rim pair (18) defining a second channel (45);
said reversible steamer insert member (10) removably mated with said water retaining member (20), wherein said reversible steamer insert member (10) may be mated with said first steaming surface (14) facing up or said second steaming surface (15) facing up, wherein said upper rim (22) of said water retaining member (20) is received within either said first channel (44) or said second channel (45);
said cover member (30) removably mated with said reversible steamer insert member (10) , wherein said cover member (30) is received within said first channel (44) or said second channel (45).
1 1. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising at least one riser member (50), said at least one riser member (50) comprising a wall (51) having a channel (52) and a flange (53), wherein said riser flange (53) is adapted to be received by either said first channel (44) or said second channel (45) of said reversible steamer insert member(lO) and said riser channel (52) is adapted to receive said cover member (30), such that the distance between said reversible steamer insert member (10) and said cover member (30) may be changed by inserting said at least one riser member (50) therebetween.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 1 , wherein said cover member (30) comprises a double boiler assembly (60).
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said double boiler assembly (60) comprises an adapter member (61 ) having a circular opening (62), a pot member (63) received within said circular opening (62) and a pot cover (64).
14. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said reversible steamer insert member apertures (13) are non-cylindrical and narrower in the interior.
15. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said forming walls (41) are equal in height.
16. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising at least one drain slot (46) in each of said first rim pair (17) and said second rim pair (18).
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