Talking about Authentic Bagles

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Talking About Authentic Bagels

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Bagels and lox

Finding good ethnic food

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Lenders and Dunkin' Donuts bagles

When secrets become widely known

When private pastimes become popular

Resurgence of craft bagels

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Talking About Authentic Bagels

"Remember eating a bagel?"

That's how this story starts. But it takes a surprising turn when you realize that this is the story of how the authentic bagel, the one we remember from our childhood, has vanished. Or has it?

Enjoy the NPR audio recording from 1997 of Daniel Pinkwater. It's only 3 minutes long and very amusing.

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