I am convinced - convinced! - that someone is trying to sabatoge me. And I think that it is the work of the Keebler Elves exacting their revenge since I found a counterpart to their Mini Middles of days ago.
First, my weeks have been insanely hectic, leading me to miss last week's TWD assignment. Then, as I finally got in my groove and did some major cooking this weekend, I couldn't find my camera to take photos (hence, during every meal, I kept saying, "I can't believe I don't have my camera to take a picture of this!" Blogging may have ruined my enjoyment of eating.). Then, I found my camera, but now cannot find the upload cable.
So I took the photos on my iPhone. Blur, blur, blur! Come on, Steve Jobs, I know you are capable of more of this!
But I had no choice. I apologize for the poor photos and will hopefully upload better ones soon.
On to the tart. Mari of Mevrouw Cupcake chose Creme Brulee (THANK YOU!) .I made two little mini graham cracker creme brulees and one large one. I could have eaten twenty of these. Smooth and creamy. So much fun to crack through the brittle skin of the carmelized sugar. The mini graham cracker crust brulees tasted like smores. But the best part of making the creme brulee?
The torch.
I have had this torch since Christmas and have not used it. I finally got the butane and tried for hours (on and off) to fill my torch. Butane was spewing everywhere, but mostly on me. I was like a walking lighter, just waiting to explode. I kept washing my arms off because I was nervous that would be the case. And then, I finally figured it out. Turn the torch upside down. Use a pumping motion. Squirt, squirt, squirt. I released the child safety lock, took a deep breath and hesitantly pressed the button. It lit and the bright blue, dagger-like flame startled me. I jumped back and screamed. I was on my balcony. My boyfriend came running out, convinced I lit a part of my body on fire (which, believe me, would have been no surprise). Instead, he found me with a sick grin on my face, my heart pounding madly.
"It works," I said.
And then I proceeded to walk around my apartment shooting the torch like I was Robert Downey, Jr as Iron Man in the desert.
Check out TWD for more Brulees!
yay for getting to use your torch!!!!
Posted by: Em | September 30, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I hate to admit this...I had a torch and couldn't figure out how to work it. Big disappointment, but the broiler became my back up.
Posted by: Brooke | September 30, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Funny! I love the graham cracker addition. I wish TWD still did the old style "secret ingredient" nominations- I'd vote for you this week!
Posted by: kittymama | September 30, 2008 at 09:32 PM
i love your description of the torch-capades! hilarious. your brulees look lovely.
Posted by: dharmagirl | September 30, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Oh, hell yes! If I had a torch, I'd be "testing" it on paper, electronics, furniture, friends, and family! According to my cigar-smoking college roommate who left lighters everywhere, I am a bit of a pyro. The broiler was a good idea.
Posted by: Mike | September 30, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I know how you feel, except mine are elves...it's Chloe, the new house pup :) Your Brulee's still look fantastic!
Posted by: stephanie clark | September 30, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Ooooh, S'mores brulees sound fantastic! And I love the torch story...I can totally relate. Open fire in the kitchen? Count me in!
Posted by: Liz | October 01, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Despite of all the mishaps with your camera your crème brûlée looks really good!
Posted by: Marthe | October 01, 2008 at 08:14 AM
You go girl! I chickened out and was afraid of personal injury or causing an explosion and didn't use mine. I went the broiler route :(
Posted by: Lisa magicsprinkles | October 01, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Did you just make a graham cracker crust for the bottom?
Your picture, although a little blurry, is fine. At least you know how to get it of your phone. I have no idea how to do it on mine.
Posted by: pinkstripes | October 01, 2008 at 01:08 PM
This is awesome. I want a torch now, so I can potentially light everything in our apartment on fire!!!
Posted by: macduff | October 01, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I'd worry about the elves myself. And you gotta watch out for the torch.
Posted by: Jules | October 01, 2008 at 03:24 PM
You are so funny! LOL, glad you figured out how to use the torch without catching anything or anyone on fire.
Posted by: JacqueOH | October 01, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I agree - Steve Jobs should do so much better! But the brulee looks awesome regardless. Yum!
Posted by: Melissa | October 02, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I love finding any reason to use my torch. I swear Matt sometimes hides it from me because he's afraid I'll burn the place down.
Also, thank you so much for the award - that was very kind of you. Much appreciated!
Posted by: Jessica | October 02, 2008 at 05:46 PM
I laughed so hard reading this post, I cried! Seriously, you are hilarious. Starting with: "Blogging may have ruined my enjoyment of eating", so true! And then "convinced I lit a part of my body on fire (which, believe me, would have been no surprise)"! lol! I'm so glad you didn't light yourself on fire though. And that you enjoyed the brulées. Funny how a little kitchen gadget like a torch can bring us so much enjoyment. :)
Posted by: LyB | October 02, 2008 at 09:10 PM
If you ever catch one of those elves, could you ask him what he did with my favorite green sweater, my iPod earphones, and the picture of my son swimming with a dolphin? Threaten him with your torch if necessary...
Posted by: Matt | October 03, 2008 at 06:24 PM
I hope your camera woes are resolved soon. I really enjoyed your description of your experience with the torch. =) One of these days I'll get my hands on one...
Posted by: Di | October 04, 2008 at 06:57 PM