In article > ,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> >> I use propane torch too, the biggest one that Home Depot sells. Great
> >> for imparting "grilled"/"seared"outside texture/flavour to fish,
> >> meat, desserts, etc.
> >>
> >> I got it after I saw Heston Blumenthal swear by it in "Kitchen
> >> Chemistry" as a finishing searing touch to his low temperature, ultra*
> >> slow cooking.
> >
> > A dedicated kitchen torch is a good thing...
>
> Why does it have to be dedicated? I don't use one in the kitchen often
> enough to justify getting a second one. It's not like you have to worry
> about them getting dirty and contaminating the food. I have more room to
> store one in my work shop than in the kitchen, and the odd time I need
> it I can easily get it from the shop.

To each their own. :-)
I also have a dedicated kitchen hacksaw for bones and stuff.
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