Speaking of New York, I understand that New York is well known for exceptional bagels. (Never mind that the picture shows us picking out bagels in a hotel room in Orlando.) The Wall Street Journal had a very interesting article about a new invention that helps keep bagel fanatics out of the Emergency Room.
I must have mentioned my desire for one of these contraptions one day because my mother-in-law mentioned to my aunt-in-law that she was looking for one for me. The aunt-in-law sent us one not long after that conversation. Paul's aunt comes from California, which means she has access to pretty much anything you could ever want. She also has a graduate degree in home economics; so, has much insight on cool kitchen products. Many of our favorite items were gifts from her.