NEW YORK – While not one of the major food groups, a bagel and a schmear made of felt might satisfy ... components and the interaction of having lots of different pieces ...

A top-rated Dallas bagel shop, Starship Bagel, has earned the "Schmear of the Year" award by way of its tasty basil schmear ...

Try basil and lemon schmear on a poppy seed bagel. Caramelized shallot & bacon on rosemary sea salt. Plain on everything. Toast it, or don’t. Go sweet, savory, or salty. Have fun with it ...