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**Tomorrow's the Day! Fresh Bagels Are Calling!**Have you ever wanted to learn how to make New York style bagels from sc...
06/27/2026

**Tomorrow's the Day! Fresh Bagels Are Calling!**

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make New York style bagels from scratch? Tomorrow is your chance!

Join me for a fun, hands-on **Bagel Making Workshop** at **Henry and the Fish**, where we'll walk through the entire process together in a professional commercial kitchen.

During the workshop you'll learn:
• How to mix and knead bagel dough
• The secrets to gluten development and fermentation
• How to shape bagels using multiple techniques for smooth, beautiful results
• Why bagels are boiled and how it creates that signature chewy crust
• How to top and bake bagels for the perfect golden finish
• Tips and troubleshooting so you can confidently make them again at home

**A little "TV magic!"**

Because authentic New York style bagels require an overnight cold proof, we'll be using a little "TV magic." You'll make your own batch of dough from scratch during class and take it home to finish the fermentation process so you can make another batch of fresh bagels the next day. I'll also have dough that I've already prepared and proofed, so you'll get the full hands-on experience of shaping, boiling, topping, and baking your own bagels before you leave!

**You'll go home with:**
• A digital kitchen scale
• Your own batch of bagel dough ready to finish proofing
• A half a dozen bagels you shaped and baked during class
• A printed recipe packet
• A bagel troubleshooting guide
• The knowledge and confidence to recreate them again and again at home

No experience is necessary. Whether you've never baked bread before or you've been baking for years, this class is designed to be relaxed, informative, and a whole lot of fun.

One of the biggest advantages of moving the class to **Henry and the Fish** is that we'll be working in a fully equipped commercial kitchen. That means more room, better equipment, and an environment that's built for baking, giving everyone the best possible experience.

If you've been thinking about signing up, this is your last chance! I'd love to spend the afternoon making bagels with you.

I can't wait to share one of my favorite things to bake and help you discover just how satisfying homemade bagels can be.

Get Tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bagel-making-class-tickets-1990343238204?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us this Sunday for an amazing and fun bagel workahop!!
06/23/2026

Join us this Sunday for an amazing and fun bagel workahop!!

Badger's Log - 6/14Today wasn't flashy.Today was... adulting.And honestly, those are sometimes the hardest days.This mor...
06/15/2026

Badger's Log - 6/14

Today wasn't flashy.

Today was... adulting.

And honestly, those are sometimes the hardest days.

This morning I made a decision I'd been wrestling with for weeks.

I really wanted to get a Mini Lamancha buckling and start breeding miniature dairy goats. Tiny goats, cute babies, fresh milk, homemade cheese... it sounds like an absolute dream.

But dreams also require time.

Time to breed.
Time to care for pregnant does.
Time to raise babies.
Time to milk every single day.
Time to make cheese.

And if I'm being honest with myself, I don't have that time right now.

So today I made the responsible decision and declined the buckling.

It wasn't the fun choice.

It was the right choice.

Then I tackled something almost as rare...

Laundry.

Not one...

But TWO loads.

They actually made it into the dryer.

Then they actually got folded.

Then they actually got put away.

I know.

I'm just as shocked as you are.

No "laundry chair."

No "I'll get to it tomorrow."

No living out of the basket for the next two weeks.

Actual. Completed. Laundry.

Sometimes productivity isn't building gardens, designing 3D printed parts, hauling water, or planting flowers.

Sometimes productivity is making the boring, responsible decision... and folding your laundry before it becomes furniture.

Today's progress wasn't exciting.

But it was real.

And tomorrow, Future Badger will be pretty thankful.

**Badger's Log - 6/13**Sometimes I think I'm making progress.Then I make a list.**Today's Wins:*** Got the garden arch d...
06/13/2026

**Badger's Log - 6/13**

Sometimes I think I'm making progress.

Then I make a list.

**Today's Wins:**

* Got the garden arch down.
* Got the wisteria pots ready for transplanting.
* Took down one strand of lights to move onto the sun sail.
* Printed the clips to hang the lights. Just need to mount the solar panel.
* Hauled home a tote of water and got everyone watered.
* Grocery run complete.
* Trash run complete.
* Chicken feeder filled.
* Had a little quality time with the hubby.
* Hung new carport plant hangers...
* ...at **11:00 PM last night**, because apparently daylight is optional.
* Planted and hung the new flower pots...
* ...at **11:30 PM**, because once the project starts, the project must be finished.
* Designed and 3D printed custom T-post and fence-post adapters so the new solar lights could be installed in the sitting garden.

**Still To Do:**

* Plant the deck garden.
* Mulch everything.
* Give everyone a deep watering (unless Mother Nature helps me out).
* Transplant the baby orchids.
* Print more hanging pots and figure out where to hang them.
* Put up the LED lights in the carport.
* Install edging along the walkway.
* Shovel the sand off the walkway.
* Evict the spiders that have apparently declared squatters' rights.

**The Barn:**

* Replace the panel the goats have trampled into oblivion.
* Decide whether to repair it... or just make it the official Goat Entrance.

**The Great Purge:**
The junk pile has officially outgrown our ability to haul it away one pickup load at a time.

It's time to find a handyman with a trailer and finally reclaim some space.

**The Storage Shuffle:**

* Pack down the baking wire shelving.
* Move it into storage.
* Move the baking rack into the shed.
* Organize the potting shed, which currently follows the highly advanced filing system known as "I threw it in there."

**Things Looking for New Homes:**

* Two gas grills.
* A smoker that absolutely won our battle of wills.
* A propane outdoor burner.
* Four patio chairs that need new straps but still have plenty of life left.

**The AC Saga:**
The unit I rescued yesterday works perfectly.

It just doesn't fit.

After a little discussion (and maybe a tiny disagreement), the hubby picked up a different unit that actually fits the bedroom. The rescued AC gets promoted to cooling the den, so it still gets a purpose.

Which means I still need to:

* Clear shelves for the new AC.
* Fold and put away Mount Laundry.
* Rearrange the den.
* Move my desk.
* Relocate the laser.
* Reorganize the shelving.
* Make room for more filament...
..and let's be honest...
..probably another 3D printer.

Oh...

And it's approximately **the temperature of Satan's air fryer** outside.

Every project comes with a complimentary gallon of sweat and the constant temptation to just lie on the cool tile floor until October.

Adulting is weird.

One minute you're designing custom 3D-printed hardware so your solar lights fit perfectly.

The next you're trying to decide if a broken barn wall is a repair project or just an architectural feature for goats.

Either way...

The Homestead Simulator save file continues.

Beautiful and delicious goodies I made last week!
06/09/2026

Beautiful and delicious goodies I made last week!

Life can change in the blink of an eye.A new chapter has opened, and I couldn't be happier. These days you'll find me at...
06/02/2026

Life can change in the blink of an eye.

A new chapter has opened, and I couldn't be happier. These days you'll find me at Henry & The Fish, where I get to spend my days doing what I love most: baking, creating, and sharing good food with good people.
From my cinnamon rolls and bagels to fresh baked treats coming out of the kitchen, I'm having an absolute blast. It's been incredible seeing the support from everyone who has stopped by, grabbed a pastry, or shared a kind word.
If you've been looking for my bagels or cinnamon rolls, that's where you'll find them now. Fair warning though, they tend to disappear quickly. Many days the bagels, cinnamon rolls, and other goodies are sold out before closing.
Thank you to everyone who has followed along on this journey, supported my baking, and encouraged me along the way. I'm excited for what's ahead and can't wait to share more delicious things with you.
See you at Henry & The Fish.

Well… we may have accidentally created a problem.Introducing the Beignet Waffle.And honestly? This thing should probably...
05/20/2026

Well… we may have accidentally created a problem.

Introducing the Beignet Waffle.
And honestly? This thing should probably require supervision.

The Hungry Badger will be making its debut at the Pecos Farmers Market this Saturday with a very limited batch menu of fresh baked experiments, comfort food chaos, and the official launch of what may now become a permanent obsession.

Fresh beignet dough pressed into a waffle iron until golden and crisp on the outside while staying soft and pillowy inside, then drowned in house-made fresh raspberry sauce and finished with a snowfall of powdered sugar.

It tastes like a state fair, a French Quarter café, and poor decision making all collided in the best possible way.

We’ll also be introducing our new Honey Salted Bagel.
A chewy golden bagel lightly sweetened with honey and finished with flaky salt for that perfect sweet-and-savory bite that somehow makes you immediately want a second one.

And yes… the fresh baked ranch bread will also be making an appearance because apparently we woke up and chose carbs.

This is our first little test run for The Hungry Badger, so quantities will be limited and once things are gone, they’re gone.

Pecos Farmers Market
This Saturday
Come early. Come hungry. Bring napkins.

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