A Minnesota native is hoping to bring what he describes as “Belfast’s newest oldest tradition” to the city with the launch of his online bagel business. Todd Engman relocated from St Paul, Minnesota, to Belfast with his family in 2019 after his wife secured an academic position at Queen’s University.
Having quickly fallen in love with the city, the move soon became permanent. However, Todd found himself baking at home for his family in order to compensate for the lack of bagel options in the city - something that was a key part of his family's morning routine.
After several years of honing his craft making bagels at home for family and friends whilst continuing to work full-time, six months ago Todd took the leap - crediting the move to Belfast with giving him the confidence to take that next step, describing it as an opportunity to “reset” after years working in corporate sales in the States.
“It made me realise that I’d never really had that same love and passion for my job but I did when I was making bagels and I think that’s when I knew I wanted to get more out of it.”
📷 Dylan Hegarty
@halfpacehurling Enjoy yourselves today lads, raging I missing this year, has been the highlight of my year since it started (even the year I ended up in A&E 🤣) but works calling
@R_GR01 @halfpacehurling@martinmcneely@newryhurler1 Not hard to start, get a few mates who love the sport, either played or always wanted to play, get together, find a pitch and enjoy the buzz of “social” hurling
@EoinFordeeoin@ArmaghFans1889@colm1798 You’re 100% correct Eoin, most of these extra services are dependent on staff doing overtime to cover them, overtime can’t be forced, also Armagh may have qualified 3 weeks ago but the match schedule was only announced a few days ago,
@JeremyClarkson Show really opens your eyes to what it costs to run a farm and what the impact of weather, supplies, pricing and government red tape has on local farmers
Last night of the year for the Halfpacers. Great squad out and a massive effort as usual for our Christmas collection for the @Foodstock__ in Andersonstown. Also happy 60th birthday to Kevin.
Absolute bunch of legends. Well done men and thanks for a great social hurling year
Social Hurling in Lisburn is now run through Naomh Pádraig Taoilinn. We meet once a wk for a puck around in Lisburn & go to blitz’s during the yr. If you’re over 35 & keen to play, contact Michael 07542 569741 or send a message us for details. All welcome, no experience needed 👍🏻