I’m so excited to share one of my favorite kitchen tools with you; the Iwatani butane torch!

I came across this torch while dining at a restaurant.  I had ordered a green tea brûlée for dessert, and was blown away (no pun intended) by the creamy texture, taste and perfectly torched top.  I asked the server if she knew what type of torch was used, and she showed me the Iwatani torch!

I had a mini torch at home and it was quite useless and beyond disappointing.  No matter how many times I tried, the torch left a strong butane/gas taste on everything.  I started using my broiler, and almost gave up looking for a replacement.

The Iwatani Pro Plus and Pro2 are professional high-quality torches made in Japan.  Chefs all over the world use them.  I have seen the torches countless times on Food Network and other cooking/baking shows.  I have to say, I still get excited when I spot one because I actually own two of them now! 

The torches are lightweight, very easy and safe to use.  The flame is adjustable, in both strength and size.  I absolutely love them, and you know what?  There is NO butane/gas taste on anything I have torched.

If you don’t own a torch, this is definitely one you won’t regret buying.

Here are just some of the foods that you can elevate quickly by using a torch:

• Marshmallows for S’mores
• Crème Brûlée
• Torched raw salmon or any other kind of fish
• Melt cheese
• Blister tomatoes
• Glaze a ham
• Grapefruit halves

Kitchen note:
For safety, I always place the food item on a heatproof baking sheet or tray. 

Disclaimer:
Torches are courtesy of KBC Specialty Products, Inc., a distributor for
Iwatani Corporation of America.

This is not a paid advertisement.