Bagel Sir? That'll be $1000 Sir!

If you've ever been to New York you'll be familiar with the famous NY Bagel shops. And the traditional order for many locals is a 'Bagel and a Schmear' which is a fresh bagel with cream cheese.

But the States being what it is, it has to create something bigger and better and so chef Frank Tujague has now created what just may be the ultimate topping for New Yorkers' Sunday brunch favourite - the $1,000 Bagel and a Schmear.

And what makes it so expensive? Yup - its the humble fungus! Because this $1,000 bagel topping contains Alba White Truffle and cream cheese.

The truffle - a mushroom-related fungus that grows underground - costs $4,000 a pound. "White truffles are a simple, quality ingredient that takes the meal - or the bagel in this case - to the next level," the chef says.

The Chef then infuses his truffle cream cheese with goji berry - to make it healthy, apparently. And to make the point that this is one decadent meal, he tops off his creation with edible gold leaves.

Well if you ever come to Wild About Mushrooms, we can create a similar Bagel for you - but we prefer to use Philadelphia with a sprinkling of chopped Morels.

And you can have that for £1.25!!