29 May What is Shavuot?
What is Shavuot? And how did it become the Holiday for Cheese Cake and everything dairy? On a more spiritual or religious note, this is the...
30 Apr The Orange
The Orange The orange has been with us for a very long time. There are records from Southeast Asia that date back more than...
27 Mar 5 Major Concepts of Passover & other interesting facts
If you are Jewish or know someone who is Jewish, chances are you’ve celebrated Passover and will again this year. For the better part of 3,000 years, we’ve been celebrating with our families all over the world. There are many aspects of Passover; we’ve included some...
02 Feb Health Benefits of Coffee
We at the district bagel know the number one thing people need in the morning… THATS COFFEE! It’s a great companion to our many breakfast options we have. Especially our bagels!! We want to provide you all with the some health benefits of coffee. I know what you’re thinking… what...
22 Dec Latkes
Latkes If you have ever celebrated Chanukah, you’ve had Latkes. Potato Latkes are a beloved and cherished traditional treat that is definitely not low in calories. Each latke is fried to a crispy golden brown, placed on paper napkins to help soak up the oil, then...
28 Feb Hamantaschen
Hamantaschen; They are so much more than Pastry. It’s impossible to talk about Hamantaschen without bringing up the Holiday of Purim. In the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition these triangular pastries are called ("Haman's pockets") or some call them Oznei Haman ("Haman's ears"). They are based on the...
28 Jan Smoked Salmon vs Lox
Lox When looking up Lox or the history of Lox for this blog article, what came up along side the search, time and time again were these few key words; bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon and Jewish Traditional Food. If you are a Montrealer you are...
28 Nov Muffins
Our Blueberry Muffins ~ Who doesn’t love a good Muffin? Muffins are not a new invention but they have gained in popularity and varieties have become a source of pride! They are easy to eat; a cross between a dessert, a meal, a healthy snack, heartier than cup...
26 Oct Sukkot
Sukkot –is celebrated on the 15th day of the Jewish calendar month Tishrei (varies from late September to late October) 5 days after Yom Kippur. It is the last of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It is considered one of the most joyous holidays known as...
30 Sep The History Of Bagels
The History of Bagels When researching the History of the Bagel there is one common thread that all agree. The legendary beloved Bagel started in Vienna, Austria. The story goes as follows: a Jewish baker, wanting to thank the King of Poland at the Time (yes...
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