Not long ago, I discovered Mediterra’s wonderful honey wheat bagels. They’re chocolate brown in color, chewy, and unafraid to get serious with the wheat flavor (a big plus in my book). My favorite part is the sprinkling of sunflower seeds on top that get roasted to a perfect crunch when you pop your bagel in the toaster oven.
The bagels are pretty nice on their own, but to me, they’re elevated to sublime when spread with a layer of almond butter and generously drizzled with the autumn honey from - I think it was Goose Creek Gardens? It was at the stand in front with all the greens at the Farmers at the Firehouse market in the Strip. The honey is fantastically dark and full-flavored, with a mere hint of bitterness - and just the right balance for a cozy partnership with mellow almonds. I think they might still have some left, so please, do yourself a favor and try to get your hands on some before it’s gone for good. For more year-round honey hedonism, the Co-op’s bulk Tulip Poplar honey is completely different, but equally outstanding.