Ramekins

[PA Baker]

Originally Posted by choclatechef

I am afraid of open flame, so I can't use a torch.

That is why I like the old fashioned salamander. Heat on stove top and pass heated portion over the food to brown it.

I love the looks of this, choc! Hubby bought me a little kitchen propane torch for Christmas, and I'm scared to death of it! The last thing we need is for me to burn our house down!

[choclatechef]

I am glad you like it PA.

Bridge Kitchenware sells this online. It is $50.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by kitchenelf

I thought the burnt cheese was what it was all about? LOL That's my favorite - the bubbly cheese. It melts in the microwave but not like under a broiler.
JMHO of course

I think a carmelized, brownish color is very appealing, however the last time I was in the midst of this process my neighbor, Nurse Jennifer, was doing her lawn in her short shorts and tank top - black, crispy cheese is a lot less appealing! Also, I don't have a double oven, so the broiling function typically conflicts with baking the rolls or finishing something else.

[norgeskog]

Try Cost Plus World Market, they have a great selection. Bed Bath and Beyond has a rather nice selection as well. T hen there are the clear glass ones made by anchor stocking that you find in wal=mart.

[Pam Leavy]

Originally Posted by choclatechef

I have some enameled cast iron Le Creuset miniature casseroles I found in a thrift shop a few years ago for $1 each [I bought all 8 of them]. They are perfect for french onion soup, individual desserts, pot pies, and custards and other uses.

I know you can buy them through restaurant supply catalogs, and JB Prince had them at one time also.

http://www.bizrate.com/buy/noncat_pr...301856967.html

You had a bit of luck there! I dream of finds like that. Just thinking about it I begin to salivate. Dishes! Crockery! bowls! name it, I love it.

Pam

[Raine]

Hey Otter, if you didn't get your soup bowls let me know. We got a bunch witht he new joint. I'll make you a deal.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by Rainee

Hey Otter, if you didn't get your soup bowls let me know. We got a bunch witht he new joint. I'll make you a deal.

Thanks Rainee, but I've gotten into doing the toaster, microwave thing. Not an aesthetic carmelized color, but it never burns either.