Do You Like Bagels?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35574)
February 8, 2019 4:39pm CST
February 9th, Saturday, is National Bagel Day so if you're a bagel lover like me, take advantage of the special deals available today, or head out to your favorite bakery and enjoy one. Some eateries offering deals are Panera Bread, Manhattan Bagel, Einstein Bros.,and Bagels and Brew. And I'm sure there are others in your area just go online and check it out!
According to the National Day Calendar, which celebrates this occasion each year, bagels originated in 1610, in Krakow, Poland. Bagels are one of the few breads that are boiled then baked. This creates a soft inside while keeping a crisp outside. This tasty bread sells over a billion dollars worth each year in the United States.
Here are a few more bagel fun facts to enjoy:
- By 1950, bagels replaced donuts as an essential breakfast item.
- There are countless varieties to satisfy all your tastes; sweet, salty, or spicy.
- Bagels are versatile. For example, I like to make pizza bagels, delicious.
- They are convenient. You can find bagels at grocery stores, coffee shops, and even gas stations.
Cream cheese is a favorite topping on bagels. I like to dab a bit of jelly on top of my cream cheese to satisfy my sweet tooth. How about you? If your a bagel lover how do you prepare yours? If you like another breakfast type bread instead of the bagel, what would be your preference?
Sources: nationaldaycalendar.com & nationaltoday.com
Photo: thedailymeal.com
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
Well, I'm sure your have a similar kind of bread you enjoy. Interesting, many places sell them in the U.S. even fast food places like Mc Donald's. I have read that a bread roll or toast called (torrada) is popular for breakfast.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
9 Feb 19
I like a good bagel maybe we will pick up some tomorrow at the store.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
9 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 will try. My littlest has a gluten allergy so what products we dotn get to often unless it’s for our older two kids
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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11 Feb 19
@ShyBear88 I see. Yes, must be careful with a gluten intolerance.
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@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
10 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 May be some McDonald's have them, may be in the big city, our local one has no bagels at all. It opens at 11 am, they do not even serve breakfast. I think that soon they will go broke as the one in Rome. The local McD only serves the classic bun with the meat patty inside or the chicken nuggets, I never tried, there are two nice inexpensive restaurants inside the Mall that is at a walking distance.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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11 Feb 19
@LadyDuck I'm not a fan of Mc Donald's. I prefer a local bakery for bagels.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
I did notice that Switzerland and Italy both have Mc Donald's franchises where a bagel might be purchased. However, nothing would beat one made in the home with special care 
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@didinedhia (8470)
• Algeria
9 Feb 19
we have something like that here but 100% it's not the same tast
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@snowy22315 (180506)
• United States
9 Feb 19
My very favorite bagel is Panera's Cinnamon Crunch, that is also their most fattening..duh..figures, I also will usually add both cream cheese and jelly..unless it is a very sweet bagel like the one I was talking about.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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12 Feb 19
Very neat! Cinnamon Crunch sounds like a really interesting kind to try. Sometimes we just have to splurge and enjoy those extra calories, lol.
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@snowy22315 (180506)
• United States
12 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 I am not sure if this is the same everywhere, but Panera here, has half priced bagels on Tuesday. You can get a Bakers Dozen for about 6 bucks. They last forever!
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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14 Feb 19
@snowy22315 That's great. Like you I look for a good deal. I sometimes buy them at Shoprite when they have a Manager's special. I freeze them and enjoy them when the mood hits me!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I love bagels too, it is not easy to find a good New York style bagel but I do like the crunchy cinnamon at Panera and at home in Connecticut we get our bagels at Stew Leonards.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
Sounds great! Cinnamon bagels are special Nice tasty flavor to start your day!
Nice tasty flavor to start your day!1 person likes this
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 yes.Though I like the Brooklyn,NY bagels.They are the best
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I have two favorite bagels...everything with butter and cinnamon raisin with cream cheese.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
I'm with you on the everything bagels! I just love them, my favorite kind
@JudyEv (339612)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 I'm sure many are convinced of their tastiness.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
Toast instead of bagels? Some bacon, eggs, sausages, would sure go nice with a bagel. Aussies would love the addition, lol. 
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
17 Apr 19
@dgobucks226
I grew up with bagels. Jews like to eat them. People like them with cream cheese and lox which is a fish. I like them with cream cheese on them and also butter and cheese. Right now no bagels for us Jews. Starting Friday night we will be eating matza which is unleavened bread for 7 days and then back to bread again. People rush out after the holiday is over to get bread.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
22 Apr 19
@dgobucks226
Some people put lox on theirs and i like toasted with butter or cream cheese or cheese on it.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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19 Apr 19
Very interesting response! Yes, I can understand it would be hard to go without bread for to long. I like cream cheese on my bagels and sometimes I add a dab of jelly.
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
I have them with just jelly too. When I can afford the extra calories I'll put both cream cheese and jelly on them. Great combo Never tried blueberry but I imagine they are good!
Never tried blueberry but I imagine they are good!
@Swayamsiddha (4354)
• New Delhi, India
10 Feb 19
Bilated Bage day to you and everyone ^_^
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@WiseGhots (14606)
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9 Feb 19
I've never tried them, but they looks good. Maybe with butter or jam?
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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9 Feb 19
Yes, both of those would make for a tasty food item!
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@internetmom (101)
• United States
9 Feb 19
Bagels toasted and topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, lemon juice, and capers are the best
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@dgobucks226 (35574)
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12 Feb 19
Those are some great toppings. Thanks for the input
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@internetmom (101)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 You welcome! Bagels are the best
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
17 Apr 19
I like a bagel, I usually eat it for breakfast
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I hear you LowRiderX 
@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
20 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 Do not say that, now I'm hungry and I do not have them right now
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