Torching the Perfect Crème Brûlée Topping

creme brulee

Mastering the Art of Torching with a Blowtorch Forget ovens. Blowtorches are the secret weapon for making creme brulee that looks and tastes straight out of a Parisian cafe. I first fell in love with the crispy burnt sugar topping while backpacking through Europe after college. Every crunchy spoon crackle takes me right back to that little patisserie on the corner with the blue awning. So when I got home, obviously, I had to learn …

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10 Uses for a Butane Kitchen Torch

Butane Kitchen Torch

The kitchen torch is a very versatile and amazing tool. My first exposure to a kitchen torch was many years ago when I witnessed a chef making creme brulee. Until that point I guess I never thought about how the sugar was caramelized into a tasty hard topping.

Best Dab Torches 2023

Blazer GT8000

What are Dabs? Dabs, also known as dab hits, refer to a method of consuming highly concentrated doses of cannabis by vaporizing extracts derived from marijuana or hemp. The active compounds like THC and CBD are extracted and processed into waxy oils or “dabs” that can contain over 90% THC levels. Common types of cannabis concentrates used for dabbing include shatter, budder, rosin, and distillate oils. A small “dab” of these potent extracts is placed …

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Colibri Enterprise Triple Torch Lighter with Punch Review

Colibri Triple Flame Torch Lighter

Another of the butane fuel lighters which cigar connoisseurs have a taken a shine to would seem to be the Colibri Enterprise Triple Torch Lighter with Punch. The lighter is attractive and will fit comfortably and ergonomically in your hand. It comes with a very strong, hot triple flame.

Uses for a Butane Kitchen Torch

Butane Kitchen Torch

A kitchen torch is a useful tool to have on hand to create many interesting effects for both sweet dessert dishes and savory dishes as well. The concentrated flame allows users to apply high levels of heat to very specific areas of a dish.