Aileen > writes:

> I am not interested in a regular plumber type as it would be too bulky
> for me and storage would be a problem.
>
> I have seen on the net : Messermeister Cheflamme, BonJour, Foxrun,
> Athena Micro Torch.
>
> Does anyone have one of these or is there something fab that I have
> missed while searching......

Too bad. We've used the "plumber type" propane torch for years. It's
inexpensive, easily available, and gets sufficiently hot. Works very well.

A while back we received a cute little torch from Williams Sonoma as a
gift. It's a lot more expensive than the "plumber" torch, and doesn't
heat up sufficiently to crust sugar on creme brulee without heating
the custard, brown cheese topping on creamed onions before guests
starve, etc, etc, etc. Simply not enough heat.