I absolutely love this, a creme brulee branding iron that is heated in the fireplace of Savoy, where it’s served. According to the owner: “It adds a nice ‘fireplace flavor’ to the dessert”.
(Quote taken from the story in New York Magazine, photo credit Melissa Hom, and via Brandon of Delancey, which I’m anticipating opening soon.)
· comments [11] · 04-1-2009 · categories:food ·
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11 responses so far ↓
1 Leigh Ann // Apr 1, 2009 at 9:25 am
Yummy…Don’t you wish creme brulee was as easy to make as Jello…
2 CakeSpy // Apr 1, 2009 at 9:40 am
So dramatic! I love it! Incidentally, I also love the “housekeeping” — very cute new look. Love the new typestyle.
3 robyn // Apr 1, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Love the new banner!
4 jaime // Apr 1, 2009 at 6:07 pm
i need this in ways i cannot yet explain.
5 samin // Apr 1, 2009 at 7:32 pm
that’s the original creme brulee iron! it’s how they made it in the olden days–i got one in barcelona a long time ago for crema catalana. so rustic and traditional–i love it!
6 Dallas from Bitchin' Lifestyle // Apr 2, 2009 at 11:57 am
Hi Sarah,
My name is Dallas, and this is my first time on your blog. I am so surprised I have not come across it until now. It’s awesome! I will be a regular reader from now on :)
7 Dallas from Bitchin' Lifestyle // Apr 2, 2009 at 11:58 am
Wow, that’s embarrassing. I typed Sarah when I meant to write to you, Megan. Sorry, my friend’s name popped into my head while I was writing. I was thinking how much she would like your blog. Anyways, sorry about that!
8 Stacy T // Apr 3, 2009 at 4:41 am
savoy was our first date – amazing place. my husband was so nervous and shy. what happened to that guy anyway??
9 Brianna // Apr 9, 2009 at 2:32 pm
!!! I was there a few months ago, and it /does/ taste amazing with that fireplace flavor.
I love Savoy. We go every time we’re in New York, it’s a tradition now.
10 MyLastBite // Apr 18, 2009 at 9:07 am
I saw an iron similar to this on an episode of Jose Andres Made in Spain… I kept rewinding it to hear the “pfft pfft” of the iron hitting the top of the dessert. VERY COOL.
11 Erin H // Aug 15, 2011 at 11:53 am
Where do I buy these brulee irons for commercial use?
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