The Bagel

The Bagel
Author: Maria Balinska
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2008-11-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0300142323

A “scrumptious little book” about the cultural and historical background of this humble and hearty treat (The New York Times). If smoked salmon and cream cheese bring only one thing to mind, you can count yourself among the world’s millions of bagel mavens. But few people are aware of the bagel’s provenance, let alone its adventuresome history. This charming book tells the remarkable story of the bagel’s journey from the tables of seventeenth-century Poland to the freezers of middle America today, a story rooted in centuries of Polish, Jewish, and American history. Research in international archives and numerous personal interviews uncover the bagel’s links with the defeat of the Turks by Polish king Jan Sobieski in 1683, the Yiddish cultural revival of the late nineteenth century, and Jewish migration across the Atlantic to America. There the story moves from the bakeries of New York’s Lower East Side to the Bagel Bakers’ Local 388 Union of the 1960s, and the attentions of the mob. Maria Balinska weaves together a rich, quirky, and evocative history of East European Jewry—and the unassuming ring-shaped roll the world has taken to its heart. “Thought-provoking and fact-filled . . . Uses the bagel as a way of viewing Polish-Jewish history.” —The New York Times “Gives readers plenty to chew on . . . Thoroughly entertaining.” —The Wall Street Journal

The Bagel King

The Bagel King
Author: Andrew Larsen
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1525300962

Oy! What’s a Sunday without bagels? Every Sunday morning, no matter the weather, Eli could count on Zaida to bring bagels from Merv’s Bakery. To Eli, “bagels were the best thing about Sunday.” But then one Sunday, Zaida didn’t come. He’d fallen and “hurt his tuches,” and the doctor said he had to rest for two whole weeks! This meant Eli had no Sunday morning bagels. And neither did Zaida’s friends, who had been receiving their own weekly deliveries from Zaida. Will they all go hungry for bagels on Sunday? Or is there something Eli can do? With a schmear of humor and an oven-warmed heart, this is a timeless story kids will crave!

B is for Bagel

B is for Bagel
Author: Rachel Teichman
Publisher: The Collective Book Studio
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2022-02-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1951412842

From A to Z, asiago to za’atar, cover your ABCs while learning about this popular breakfast food. "A...delightful, colorful, bagel-themed ABC book that’s an ode to the round doughy delicacy beloved by American Jews (and anyone who has good taste in food)." —Kveller Roll, boil, and bake your way through this book, where unicorns and rainbows take bagel form, and schmear knows no limits! B is for Bagel teaches the whole alphabet, while introducing children to traditional and innovative bagel flavors. Vibrant photographs of each life-size bagel, plus two bonus recipes in the back, make turning the pages that much more interactive for young readers! MORE PRAISE FOR B IS FOR BAGEL “Vibrant and creative… a perfect introduction to the infinitely versatile bagel we all know and love!” —Sam Silverman, Bagel Expert at Brooklyn Bagel Blog & Founder of BagelFest “Our team of educators loves this book! It's a wonderful way to teach kids basic language skills while giving them a piece of Jewish Culture.” —The Bible Players

Opposites

Opposites
Author: Mark Shulman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Bagels
ISBN: 9780448428932

Our popular Bagel Books are back! Using a familiar and favorite food of toddlers and adults alike, these bagel-shaped board books with simple text teach early-learning concepts-shapes and opposites-in a fresh, fun way. Young children will love looking at the opposite bagels-like whole bagel/half bagel, light bagel/dark bagel-in Big Bagel, Little Bagel, and the variety of shaped bagels (a triangle, a diamond, even a star!) in My Square Breakfastmake learning shapes more fun than ever.

The Optimist Sees the Bagel, the Pessimist Sees the Hole

The Optimist Sees the Bagel, the Pessimist Sees the Hole
Author: Leonard Sorcher
Publisher: Beyond Words/Atria Books
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1996
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780671003890

The Jewish culture's proud comedic tradition has produced such legendary talents as Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, and Jackie Mason. But the success of Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler ("The Chanukah Song") show that the face of Jewish humor has changed. It's fresh, funny, and witty. This hysterical, original book of Jewish witticisms provides readers with everything they need to know about the amusing side of being Jewish.

Bagels, Schmears, and a Nice Piece of Fish

Bagels, Schmears, and a Nice Piece of Fish
Author: Cathy Barrow
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2022-03-15
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1797210564

A playful-yet-comprehensive cookbook that lets anyone create bagels, schmears, and other deli favorites at home. Bagel lovers rejoice! This delightful cookbook makes it easy to bake fresh bagels in your own kitchen with just five base ingredients and simple techniques. With advice on mixing the dough, shaping the bagels, proofing, boiling, baking, slicing, and storing, you will be a master bagel-maker in no time. Recipes include two dozen variations on the New York bagel, with classic and innovative flavors ranging from Sesame to Blueberry to Hatch Chile Jack. You'll also find recipes for homemade sweet and savory spreads, schmears, pickles, and other deli mainstays like Home-Cured Lox and Chicken Salad. With suggested menus for fun brunches and gatherings, photos of finished food and step-by-step techniques, and a charming deli aesthetic, this is both a comprehensive baking resource and a playful guide to making one of America's best-loved foods. BAGELS ARE EASY BAKING: This book brings bagels to the home baker with step-by-step recipes for making classic New York bagels, even in the smallest kitchen. And it's not about the water! It's about just five ingredients and straightforward technique. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Cathy Barrow is an award-winning cookbook author. She's been recognized by IACP and the James Beard Foundation for her work on Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry and Pie Squared, respectively. Perfect for: • Home bakers and cooks who love bagels • Bread enthusiasts looking for a new project • New Yorkers who live elsewhere and want to make a classic NY bagel at home

The Best Bagels are Made at Home

The Best Bagels are Made at Home
Author: Dona Z. Meilach
Publisher: Nitty Gritty Cookbooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Automatic bread machines
ISBN: 9781558671317

Dozens of toppings and spreads accent recipes for more than 60 varieties of bagels! Author Dona Meilach includes careful instructions for making bagels with the bread machine, heavy-duty mixer and food processor and describes bagel ingredients thoroughly. An introductory section gives the legends of the bagel and describes the many types of bagel paraphernalia available.

Bagel in Love

Bagel in Love
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Baked products
ISBN: 9781454922391

Poor Bagel He dreams of entering the Cherry Jubilee dance contest . . . but no one wants to be his partner Can he find a sweet-tart who doesn't think his steps are half-baked? Bagel loved to dance. It made him happier than a birthday cake And more than anything, he wants a partner who will spin and swirl, tap and twirl with him in the dance contest. But Pretzel sniffs that he doesn't cut the mustard, Croissant thinks his moves are stale, and Doughnut's eyes just glaze over. Can a cute cupcake save the day for our would-be Fred clair? Witty and pun-filled, this picture book really takes the cake.

The Bagel Bible

The Bagel Bible
Author: Marilyn Bagel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1992
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781564400949

Recipes and serving suggestions as well as everything you wanted to know about bagels.

Jalapeno Bagels

Jalapeno Bagels
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1996-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

For International Day at school, Pablo wants to bring something that reflects the cultures of both his parents.