Steve B wrote:
> I have seen the small propane torches used in restaurant cooking to toast
> marshmallow toppings, and other things. I have seen them used to make foods
> more appealing during photography sessions. I have one of these, and I
> have propane and MAPP gases. Does using these small torches impart any
> taste to the foods? Would you use propane or MAPP?

I just use a regular propane torch. I did a quick web search and the
cheapest kitchen torch was $20. Some are a lot more. You can get a basic
propane torch for less and it you is in the work shop too. Propane
cylinders are cheap and easy to find.