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HopeHoops

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19. Yep, that's why - up close and personal. Almost all toasters are wide slot now.

Reply to OriginalGeek (Reply #17)

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 10:51 AM

Nov 2012

We've got a four-slot toaster (three kids with friends still takes a while). I get two boxes of cream cheese and estimate three bagels per kid. Damn can they eat!!! My wife and I are STILL lucky to get one bagel between us. Fortunately we like the same kinds.

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Remember when bagels were tough and chewy?? [View all] barnabas63 Nov 2012 OP

If they are made right they still are. Graybeard Nov 2012 #1

thanks.. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #2

And real day old bagels get hard as a rock. hobbit709 Nov 2012 #3

Yep, boiled, then baked. I made 'em once. trof Nov 2012 #16

Oh bullshit. You can still get good bagels. Find a local shop. We've got "Bob's" HopeHoops Nov 2012 #4

I'll try.... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #6

Well, I live very close to Harrisburg, PA, but I wouldn't call it a big city. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #7

It's a veritable Otopia! OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #8

"O-topia"? Anyway, our toaster has the wide slots. I like them lightly toasted. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #9

O for a Utopia of big ol' O shaped bagels OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #11

Ah. Got it. And yes, jalapeno makes for a great bagel experience. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #13

I need to get me a big-ass toaster OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #17

Yep, that's why - up close and personal. Almost all toasters are wide slot now. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #19

try a little butter and smoked whitefish. Mosby Nov 2012 #10

Hmmm, whitefish definitely sounds doable OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #14

it's great, just check carefully for bones. Mosby Nov 2012 #18

We've got several good bagel shops geardaddy Nov 2012 #5

If you are anywhere near a Sam's rusty fender Nov 2012 #12

nope.. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #15