Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan wrote:

> Honestly, I just don't think it possible. I can't imagine a tofu
> substitute. I'm sure I'm wrong, being the novice, down home cook that I
> am. Creme' Brulee is a wonderful dessert and I love it. I only order it
> out, and only at a good restaurant. I don't have that handy fire gadget to
> toast it with

We used to use the oven broiler.