Tag: Bagel Jay's
wednesday april 18th 2007
Halvah @ Bagel Jay's
Halvah, also known as halwa, halva, or halava, is what I would call an “old world” candy. It dates back thousands of years to the Middle East. Semolina forms the base of this sweet treat in countries like India and Pakistan. Tahini, a popular sesame paste, is used in Eastern Europe. Sunflower halvah is the more popular main component in Central Asia.
This particular variety, made by a 99-year-old Brooklyn company called Joyva, is available at Bagel Jay’s on Delaware. It has a sesame base and comes in two flavors, one marble (chocolate and vanilla) and the other vanilla coated in chocolate. Both of these treats are kosher parve, and are therefore perfect for both vegans and those that follow specific dietary guidelines for religious reasons.
If you’ve never had halvah, I can only describe it as soft and crumbly with a flavor vaguely similar to that of the interior of a Butterfinger candy bar. Perhaps some of our YUM! readers can offer a better…
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sunday march 18th 2007
Green Bagels
Green beer has its audience, but for those too young or too old to enjoy its novelty, the green bagel is happy to take its place.
After you pile all of the blankets, chairs, kids and thermoses into the car to head down to the parade this afternoon, make a quick stop at Bagel Jay’s for a jewel-toned bagel or two. Though their color has been compromised, the flavor and texture of Buffalo’s best bagels have not. Bagel Jay’s bagels are always the perfect balance of tender and chewy, soft and tough.
Every year around St. Pat’s they begin baking up the green ones. Though they call the flavor plain, they are really anything but. Today is the last time this year that you’ll be able to invoke giggles from your brood with a bagel of green, so swing by and pick up half a dozen. Bagel Jay’s has two locations to serve you. One is in Williamsville; the other is located a co…
