Bring a big pot of water to a boil, like you would with pasta. (epicurious.com)
A trick one of my Chef's taught me for rising dough is to fill a big pot of water set it on the stove and let it boil away, filling the air with steam. (101cookbooks.com)
You don't have to wait for a big pot of water to boil, and you can prep the rest of the ingredients while the potatoes and eggs cook. (simplyrecipes.com)