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bagels

When Bagels Aren’t Boiled, Tempers Boil Over

On The Media's Brooke Gladstone calls modern bagels "a betrayal" and former congressman Anthony Weiner calls a bagel judging event "offensive.” Plus, an argument over when bagels should be toasted.

Bagels (Ep 112)

We cover the the problem with everything bagels, to toast or not to toast, how big is too big, and the perils of bagel sandwichization. Photo: Flickr CC / stevendepolo

WATCH: Dan and Mark Create Deep Fried Insanity on ABC’s The Chew

In our network TV debut, we take over the fryolator at Chip Shop in Brooklyn for a segment on ABC's The Chew, for a segment called "Deep Fry or Goodbye." It didn't break the fryolator, but it will break your brain.

Photos: Behind the Scenes of a Deep Fried Taping for ABC’s The Chew

See the full gallery on Posterous We fried up a number of novel concoctions for our debut on ABC's The Chew today. We cooked seven dishes, five of which made the show. Here's a guide to the above photos, including pics of the dishes that made it into our bellies, but not onto the air:1. In the kitchen of Chip Shop

Lord Bagel vs. Donut King: Whose Side Are You On?

Awesome cartoon by the folks at Buttersafe, via Nancy Martira. /dan

The Sporkful

We cover the the problem with everything bagels, to toast or not to toast, how big is too big, and the perils of sandwichizing a bagel. Plus, Dan shares his menu dilemma for his family's NFL opening day tailgate.