"Aileen" > wrote in message
...
> Hi:
>
> Just wanted to know what kitchen torch folks used.... any features
> really important etc etc.
>
> 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......
>
>
> Thanks, Aileen
>

If it helps to get a perspective from someone who sells the little butane
torches, my advice is to get the plumber's torch and find a way to store it.
The little ones take forever. Forever is bad because you want caramelized
sugar and cold custard, not caramelized sugar and warm custard. I sell the
little torches every day for around $30 but I use a big one that I bought at
the home center for $5.99 on sale.

Fred
The Good Gourmet
http://www.thegoodgourmet.com