I received a wonderful Christmas gift this year from my husband–something I’ve always wanted–a tool to add the finishing gourmet touch to Creme Brulee, not to mention all the other foods I can crisp, melt or burn.
Upon close examination I realized my husband had gifted me with a flame thrower complete with an empty butane cartridge. I find it very difficult to understand how he could have been so smitten with the.perfect dessert illustrated on the box. Of all people, my love should have known the dangers of placing such a weapon in my hands–I, who have difficulty lighting a match without dropping it!
I don’t even trust a gas stove, having always opted for electric appliances, so as I read the directions, my horror grew–I don’t think the husband was too thrilled either as he read the directions over my shoulders! We are both wondering how we can fill the little butane cartridge from the huge butane tank on our outdoor cooker!
Fortunately, we had a quick meeting of the minds and decided to re-gift the flame thrower to a daughter who understood the necessity of getting such a weapon out of her mother’s dainty hands.–only request….a fire extinguish at the ready!
