Kitchen Blowtorch

So you’ve been thinking about doing some blowtorch cooking? Still trying to decide which one is the best blowtorch for cooking?

This is a light-hearted look at a list of reasons to justify cooking with a blowtorch, but really there is only one reason – it just looks so cool!

1. FIRE! Everyone is entertained by fire – fireworks, firebreathers, campfires, you name it… Its like Seinfeld said – the reason people smoke is because they are controlling fire “Look at me, I am controlling fire”. Don’t underestiamte the entertainment factor, when you whip out the blowtorch and finish off that dish your guests will be impressed. I am not going to gaurantee it will seal the deal if you are cooking dinner for that someone special but it definitely won’t harm your chances.

2. It makes you look prepared. Why yes… I do have a kitchen appliance for every occasion thats just how I roll!

3. TASTE! It makes your food taste better. Seriously. Not only does the caramelization literally improve the flavor but studies have shown that food that looks better actually tastes better. Thats science!

4. Its just a little bit exotic. Surely someone who owns and uses (controlling fire remember…) their own kitchen blowtorch must be a person of impeccable taste. Using a blowtorch for cooking makes you look a little bit dangerous… and thats always a sexy thing.

5. FUN. The last and possibly the biggest reason. Blowtorch cooking is just fun, and part of the fun comes from all of the above reasons – impressing other people. You can’t beat the wow factor as you wave around this little jet of flame. Once you start you will be always on the lookout for new reasons to use your blowtorch – toasted marshmellows? No problem. Shall I do some toast for you too? Seared Sushi anyone? Careful it can be addictive.

Don’t forget to check out my review of the bonjour chef’s torch here. I use it, you should too!