Burning Seventh month offerings for the Hungry Ghosts. The kids striking matches to light joss paper. Since we don’t use matches much, so I let them have a go. For some reason the flame on the matchstick keeps going out. Wifey while waiting is eaten alive by mosquitos.
In exasperation, she said “Can you please use the torch to start the fire”
I took out the butane torch that we got for caramelizing desserts. At full throttle, everything started burning. Great fun.
Son said: “Sis, in future your Creme Brulee will now be caramelized with spirits”