So what else can I blowtorch?

[jgm]

1. You can brown the pale parts of roast chicken and turkey, rather than leaving it in the oven longer, thereby drying out the meat. Often there's a section or two somewhere that didn't take on that wonderful, glorious, caramel brown color. I saw somebody famous do this, but I can't remember who it was.

2. Do not use this tool to thaw out your plumbing, should it ever freeze. A blow (hair) dryer works perfectly well for this, and will not ignite nearby parts of your house. If you don't believe me, ask your local firefighter.

3. The next time an ice storm knocks out our power for 4 days like it did last January, I'm going to try frying eggs with it. I'll let you know. . .