The Quest for a Gluten Free Bagel

I was born in the West Village of Manhattan. As such, my first breath of air was full of car exhaust, Dunkin Donuts' coffee and hot boiled bagels. I never was a fan of the car exhaust, but the latter two are still things that I dream about when stuck in traffic, class or airport security lines.

So when I discovered that gluten could no longer feature in the song of my life, I was determined to find a "close-enough" replacement. Sadly, most bagel shops only carry delicious wheat bagels and their owners have not a clue what gluten really is. So I set out to Whole Foods, which carries food for people with special needs at extortion-level prices. I purchased two brands of gluten free bagels, including Glutino and Kinnikinnicks. Kinnikinnicks won, but for the price, the quality was not up to par. (Their scones are better).

I am still on a search for the perfect GF bagel that I can purchase at a store so I no longer feel like my Sunday tradition has been taken away from me. Until I can find one, I will be making my own with my new bread maker (wish me luck!)