Weekend DIY: Chain Bagel


Updated 03/18/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Knot and Chain Bread

For the mathematically inclined, we present a DIY that is equal parts geometry and delicious breakfast carbohydrates. The bagel chain by George W. Hart divides one common bagel into the geometric improbabilities that make up a bagel chain. Check out the full how-to that George had his "Computer and Sculpture" class work on using basic X and Y axes. Even if you weren't a star math pupil, at Read more

Yummy Links: From Cheese Dip Competitions to the McRib


Updated 10/12/10 11:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Go Inside the Cheese Dip Competition and More Food News From the Web

A look at the first ever World Championship Cheese Dip Competition. — Serious Eats Find out the secret history of Momofuku's infamous crack pie. — Feast Forget salmon and eat barramundi instead. — The Atlantic Learn a faster, easier way to chop herbs. — The Kitchn Ramen basics for the noodle novice. — Chow In praise of the Sunday bagel. — The Epi-Log Katie Lee, Rachael Ray, and Read more

What's Your Top Bagel Topping?


Updated 09/21/10 12:23 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 20 comments

Picture of Bagel With Cream Cheese, Cucumbers, and Heirloom Tomatoes

This bagel pic on the Breakfast Blog inspires me to change my bagel toppings with the seasons, taking advantage of heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers in the Summer, in addition to cream cheese. What do you like to put on your bagels? What's Your Top Bagel Topping? Cream cheese Cream cheese with tomato, cucumber, or other veggies Butter Jam or another sweet spread Read more

Name That Dish!


Updated 07/28/10 8:00 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Can You Guess This New York Dish?

Even though the food pictured below wasn't on my list of regional American foods to try this July, this roll — which for many years was a New York City-specific specialty — has the potential to be any carbohydrate-lover's dream. Originally created in Poland, it made the voyage over to the States in the late 1800s. Do you know what it's called? Read more

My Plan for a Simple, Last Minute Brunch


Updated 06/26/08 12:30 PM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

My Plan for a Simple, Last Minute Brunch

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a last minute brunch. All of the food was made either the evening before or the morning of the brunch. The easy menu featured something for everyone, with dishes that were both vegetarian and meat friendly. To find out what I made and check out my tips for recreating this exact brunch in your backyard, click the "Start" button. Read more

Do You Like Capers?


Updated 04/09/08 8:38 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 40 comments

Do You Like Capers?

Recently, PartySugar surprised me with a delicious mini-bagel with cream cheese, lox, and capers. It was a nice treat and really hit the spot. The capers were a particularly nice touch and it got me wondering, do you like capers? Do You Like Capers? Yes, they're so yummy! Sometimes, it depends on what they're in. Nope, I think they're disgusting! I've never tasted Read more

You Interested in a Bag Full of Bagel-Fuls?


Updated 02/25/08 4:56 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 48 comments

You Interested in a Bag Full of Bagel-Fuls?

If you're looking for ways to cut time from your morning routine, but instant oatmeal isn't your thing, then you may be interested to hear what Kraft has up their sleeves. Their new creation is called Bagel-Fuls and they're frozen bagels, which are pre-stuffed with cream cheese. The product — which is being referred to as a "hand-held breakfast sandwich" — will hit shelves in April, and will Read more

Would You Order Food From Across the Country?


Updated 12/01/07 7:33 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 44 comments

Would You Order Food From Across the Country?

Recently, philleif surprised the office with a box from Zabar's. He's recently moved from New York and had a hankering for their fresh lox and bagels. I was lucky enough to grab a taste (thanks again philleif!), but it got me wondering, would you order food from across the country? Would You Order Food From Across the Country? Of course! Some things are worth it. Probably not, Read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakdown


Updated 04/12/08 11:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 36 comments

Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakdown

Nutritionally speaking, the beloved bagel is unfortunately one of the worst breakfast foods around. However, sometimes you just need a bagel. For those in their time of need I have created this breakdown of Einstein Bros. Bagels, so you can at least make wise choices when you are there. Item Calories Fat (g.) Sat. Fat (g.) Sodium (mg.) Carbs (g.) Sugar (g.) Plain Read more

Fill Your Bagel Craving With a Panera Pink Ribbon Bagel


Updated 10/14/07 5:45 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 21 comments

Fill Your Bagel Craving With a Panera Pink Ribbon Bagel

If you're looking for another way to justify your breakfast bagel, Panera Bread — sort of like Starbucks, but with baked goods — has just released a bagel in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The bagel, which is shaped like a ribbon and called the Pink Ribbon, is made with cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar. A proceed of each Pink Ribbon bagel Read more