bagels

multi seed bagels

05/10/2015 By Richard Bewley 1 Comment

The humble bagel. Or is it, beigel?. The roll with ...

Due to the joys of the working week, breakfast is a typically pedestrian affair – one of need, not one of enjoyment. If I were far better organised, had more time, or company to share the morning with- I would most definitely favour a more north or central European approach- cheese, selection of breads, cold…

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