Bagels Gone Wild - The Frida Bagel

    If you're tired of boring bagels, look for SPOT's Frida bagel inspired by where Frida Kahlo lived, foods indigenous to the area, and the foods Frida Kahlo enjoyed eating. SPOT's Boulanger Supreme, Holly Pugliese, researched Frida Kahlo's life to create this bagel.

    The recipe, now in its third incarnation, is still being tested and refined. Chef Holly says she is close to getting it just right. She currently includes fresh roasted mild chiles, a special blend of spices, and switched from using hominy to blue cornmeal when she learned about Frida's home, Casa Azul. Originally, Chef Holly didn't realize making bagels could be this cool. 'Making bagels is a lot more interesting than I thought it would be. I get to be very creative.'

    The Frida bagel is just one of SPOT Bagels' flavors coming to the San Francisco Bay Area this year. Ask for SPOT bagels at your local supermarket and cafe and keep in touch.
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    Taste Chef Holly's Schmears with SPOT Bagels at Williams Sonoma, San Francisco

    Don't miss Chef Holly's demonstration of her unique bagel schmears, served with SPOT Bagel samples on Saturday, June 4th from 12-2 at San Francisco's Williams Sonoma flagship store in Union Square.

    Williams Sonoma is showcasing SPOT's Boulanger Supreme, Holly Pugliese, as part of its guest chef series focusing on local talent in our community. Chef Holly will share her special bagel spread recipes, including a roasted strawberry and balsamic cream cheese and a savory cream cheese spread, as well as Williams Sonoma jams and spreads paired with SPOT bagels.

    You'll learn Chef Holly's tips and techniques so you can prepare your own amazing spreads at home. Boost your breaducation and say hello to Chef Holly!
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    Introducing Chef Holly, Boulanger Supreme of SPOT Bagel in San Francisco

    SPOT Bagel is proud to announce its Bakery Director, Holly Pugliese, who'll be taking bagels to a level they've never been before – a true art. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, Chef Holly spent much of her childhood cooking and baking with her beloved grandmother Stella in their family restaurant.

    Chef Holly continued to feed her passion of cooking and baking at the California Culinary Academy (CCA), graduating in 1991 and teaching baking and pastry at CCA, Foothill College, and The College of Food in 1999.

    Chef Holly was the only female head baker for Carmel's Il Fornaio and has worked within the pastry departments of numerous bakeries and restaurants including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, Hyatt's Carmel Highlands Inn, Monterey Plaza Hotel. Chef Holly is active in the Bread Baker's Guild of America.

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    Help choose the face of Orange Poppy!!

    SPOT Bagel believes in being involved in the community and supports up-and-coming artists and graphic designers. We are collaborating with 10 different artists to create a unique flavor identity for each of our wonderful bagel flavors.

    For our legendary Orange Poppy bagel, Philadelphia-based Mike Protevi created three very different options. Please help us decide which look-and-feel should be the face of Orange Poppy!

    Organic poppy bagel meets organic oranges = Love at First Bite
    Our Orange Poppy bagel contains fresh organic orange juice and zest. Bathed in poppy seeds, you get a crispy shiny crust and chewy delicious, orange bagel dough in every bite.


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    SPOT Bagel Bakery - San Francisco Bay Area

    Holler if you've seen our bakery! Preparations are under way at the bakery outside and in for our launch of artisan bagels in the SF Bay Area this year!

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