Bertie Doe wrote:
> Wayne, in your recipe you refer to a 'double boiler' I wonder if they
> are what is known as a 'steamer' in the uk?
>
> Bertie

I'm not Wayne but a double boiler is simply a pot or bowl placed over
another pot of boiling water. Think bain marie, like this:

http://tinyurl.com/5lkngf

Jill