Bagel Maven Workshops

03/27/2026

Hey bagel enthusiasts! I just wanted to update you on the status of upcoming workshops. I have been on a medical hiatus, but I hope to be launching some new workshop dates this summer 2026! I’ve also updated my business name. You can now find me at bagelmavenworkshops.com. Stay tuned for more soon!

01/15/2026

Happy National Bagel Day! For years I have said that bagels are in my blood. Good to see the research is out to back that claim. Now go eat a bagel and have a great day!

01/07/2026

Many of you may be wondering, “What’s going on with the Bagel Maven?”
This past summer I experienced an injury that has led to significant chronic back pain. So my workshops are currently on pause as I address my health and hopefully get back to full working order.

As a result, my website is currently offline, but you can still reach me through social media if you have any questions or want an update on when I will resume workshops. I hope to see you all in 2026!
Thanks for your patience and well-wishes. 🥯 🤗 🥯

08/09/2025

Here’s what my last two days looked like. Levain bagels this morning and yesterday I made two different focaccias: rosemary, oregano, and sea salt traditional style (with an extended mix straight dough) and gluten free with rosemary, oregano, and sea salt. Can you tell which is which??? This is my best gluten free focaccia yet. I bake gf for a close family member who has been trying to eat less gluten.

You may have noticed that there is not much happening with the Bagel Maven PNW posts lately. I had 3 compression fractures of my thoracic spine while trail running in late May. With persistent back pain on standing, I am still in recovery mode, but I will be back with more group workshops this fall. I am still currently booking private workshops. See y’all soon!

06/09/2025

My next Babka workshop is June 21st. I still have spots available. I may not be your Bubbe, but I make a mean babka and you can too!

Learn to bake authentic babka in a variety of flavors from one delicious dough.

You won’t want to miss it. Here is a link to the booking page.

Learn to make traditional Jewish babka, aka krantz cake. A proper babka takes two days to make. This class is condensed into three hours, so that students will have a chance to learn every step of the process, taking home one babka finished in class and one portion of dough and fillings to cold ferm

06/03/2025

Bagel lover but are you gluten free? The Bagel Maven PNW is here to tell you that the dream is real. Learn to make authentic NY-style bagels but without the gluten! Here is my latest batch. Private and semi-private workshops are available for booking now. Use the link in the comments to learn more.

06/01/2025

Master the art of the NY bagel with the Bagel Maven PNW, a former industry worker and expert in making authentic New York bagels. Learn every step of the process from mixing, kneading, shaping, proofing, boiling, topping, baking, and even storing and reheating. Never miss a real New York bagel again. Now booking private, semi-private, and small group workshops on your schedule. What a fun activity to do with friends! Visit the link in bio or head to bagelmavenpnw.com to book your workshop.

05/31/2025

Learn to make your own NY babka in my 3-hour workshops! Next workshop date is Saturday, June 21st at 11:30am. Book now! Visit https://www.bagelmavenpnw.com/store/p/babka-making-class or use the link in bio

05/28/2025

Whenever I travel I feel compelled to try the local bagel offerings. This is my third visit to Mt Bagel in Seattle.

While they are not NY-style bagels, they are delicious in their own right. Large, bulbous, adequately seeded bagels with soft and pillowy interior and a more open crumb than a NY-style bagel. I think they are using a sourdough, but the flavor is not sour like typical SF sourdough bread, it’s more earthy and complex (the way I like to make my wild yeast levain bagels as well). The scallion cream cheese is a must. I also schmear with salted Kerrygold for the first layer.

If you are in Seattle and wanting to try some of the better bagels in town, this is worthy of a stop. They only sell bags of bagels; they don’t slice; they don’t toast; they don’t schmear; it’s grab and go with pre-ordering recommended. https://www.mtbagel.com/

05/16/2025

Learn to Bake Authentic New York-Style Babka!

Join me for a hands-on NY Babka Workshop and discover the secrets behind this iconic, swirled sweet bread! Whether you're a seasoned baker or just love a good chocolatey or aromatically sweet twist, you'll leave with your own fresh-baked babka and the skills to recreate it at home.

🗓️ Date: Saturday June 21st
📍 Location: Bagel Maven PNW Bend, OR
⏰ Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
👩‍🍳 All materials included – just bring your love for baking!

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot now!
Register at: https://www.bagelmavenpnw.com/store/p/babka-making-class

Learn to make traditional Jewish babka, aka krantz cake. A proper babka takes two days to make. This class is condensed into three hours, so that students will have a chance to learn every step of the process, taking home one babka finished in class and one portion of dough and fillings to cold ferm