I’ve been tooling around the American Science & Surplus site, which is filled with all sorts of little goodies at very resonable prices, when I came across this:
Butane Beauty
It’s stylish, it’s handy, it has a slightly menacing look to it, and-truth be told-it’s a lot of fun. It’s a handheld butane torch, great for everyone: in the lab, under the hood, working with circuitry, melting copper and other metals; heck, a chef can even use it to flambé the dessert. 6-3/4″ tall, 1-1/2″ dia base, 4″ long at the top, with a textured grip, push-button start with safety, and air adjustment to control the size of the flame. Easy to fill with butane, which you’ll need to do ’cause no fuel is included. $14.95 each.
A creme brulee torch for $15?!? That’s pretty impressive, especially when you consider how much they can go for elsewhere. Not a bad little gift for your favorite chef/pyromaniac on your list.
Laura Rebecca's Kitchen 
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