Spaghetti and meatballs, Cookies and milk. Bagels and cream cheese. These undeniable pairings are a fact of life, and one we celebrate. On average, Americans consume roughly five million bagels a day. And we're not mad about it. Warm, chewy bagels slathered with tangy cream cheese is our idea of a wonderful breakfast, lunch, or dinner. IN THIS ISSUE, we share the how-to for making delicious bagels at home, plus homemade cream cheese along with a few flavor variations, one savory, one sweet.