Friday, August 10, 2007

Currants


Currants are from the family Saxifragaceae... I am wondering what do with these, maybe a ginger-currant creme brulee? I want a propane torch! Is that a fire hazard in the kitchen?

5 comments:

Hsiaochien said...

When you buy propane torch, please be aware usually the propane does not come with the package. Let me know if you find where to purchase the propane can....Our 'brand-new' 3 years old propane torch need the "fuel" too. Aha~

Creyde said...

HC, what recipe do you torch?

antonia said...

i loved the use of these currants in your scones. the tartness offers a good balance to the blueberries! i didn't want to share the scone with my sister but i had to cuz she kept staring at me with sad eyes... i've also tasted red currants simply covered with sugar at chez panisse served with chocolate truffled almonds. deliciously simple! i'll send you a picture! i don't know how she made that sugar coating stick to the currants. it looked like ice crystals on holly berries and it reminded me of christmas even tho' it was a hot july day in berkeley.

Hsiaochien said...

W:
We got the torch for creme brulee. However, I found you can still caramelize the suger without propane torch by place the custard cups close to oven top.

Creyde said...

HC, thats so interesting you made creme brulee! How did it turn out? Send photo next time!