Jalapeño-Cheese Bagel and an Iced Thai Milk Tea Smoothie from Blazin’ Bagels at Northridge Mall in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
I ate a California fusion breakfast today that featured items that have been on the menu in Monterey County for at least 30 years.
These items are now California specialties - the jalapeño-cheese bagel and a frozen Thai Milk Tea Smoothie flavored with star anise and cloves. At least one generation of children has grown up with these now traditional American items.
Personally, I love toasted jalapeño-cheddar cheese bagels with cream cheese and a latte. I tried a sweet Thai Milk Tea today and thought it was perfect for warm weather. It is still a bit of a treat; I like iced lattes for everyday in summer.
Blazin’ Bagelz has an extensive menu with something for everyone before a morning of shopping at Northridge ZMsll. Teens visiting the anime store at the mall might enjoy trying the iced smoothies after shopping in the afternoon.
Blazin’ Bagelz are good throughout the day, but I think that are a great morning treat.
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
