How did you get into making bagels? What’s the story behind it all?

Growing up in the foothills of Northern California, my parents were fantastic cooks. I was fortunate to have been raised in the kitchen and be exposed to a wide variety of cuisines. My parents kept their Polish roots in the forefront, and I’ll always remember my grandmother’s visits with fresh bagels and kielbasa from New Jersey. As I moved away to college, the hunt for bagels began. Settling on California’s central coast, my favorite bagel spot was the closest thing I’d had since my days of “imported” New Jersey bagels.

After moving to Flower Mound in 1999, once again I began my search for bagels. I was determined to learn to make my own and they quickly became a staple in our house. While I’ve consistently made bagels for family and friends for years, in 2023 I turned my passion into a side gig and began selling bagels from my home kitchen. In 2024, I left a 30-year career in corporate America and decided to focus on my business full time.

I’ve now grown my offerings to include scratch made cream cheese and hummus, as well as bagel chips. On Saturday mornings, you can find me at the Denton Community Market. I’m excited to partner with The Local Markethouse so that I can better serve a growing customer base.