Good food, good mood

Staffers review different comfort food recipes for students to try over

dywan & lexi villalobos

PRESENTATION: 3/5

DIFFICULTY: 1/5

TASTE: 4/5

Bacon-wrapped dates

PRESENTATION: 2.5/5

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

TASTE: 3/5

OVERALL: 3/5

A stuffed date wrapped in bacon appe is a comfort food for Chef Angelique Kerg er, culinary teacher. The reason for this appetizer being such a comfort food is because, in simple words: it’s bacon and it tastes delicious.

“It is like candied bacon,” Ms. Kerger said. This appetizer is somewhat time consuming to make, particularly when working with the dates. However, if you get the dates pitted, the process will be easier. This is because you will just get right to the step of getting the cheese stuffed in. Chef and the staffers of Crier recommend that students try out this recipe.

“First of all, it’s very easy to make. And second of all, it is an ingredient that most people might not use, which is a date,” Ms. Kerger said.

The combination of the bacon, cheese, and date was an unusual but delectable fusion of sweet and savory.

Cheesecake cupcake

PRESENTATION: 5/5

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

TASTE: 5/5

OVERALL: 5/5

For dessert, individual cheesecakes are what Isa Gonzalez, junior, enjoys for her comfort food. Growing up, baking has been an outlet for her to express her creativity.

“For me, this recipe has always been a form of self care, and it gives me the chance to be alone with my thoughts. There’s a lot of room for cre ativity,” Isa said. “It has always been a staple recipe for all sorts of occasions and holidays.”

These adorable little cheesecakes are perfect to bake with friends, with a versatile variety of topping options from your favorite fruit jams to cara mels. We recommend trying the cara mel topping, which adds an incredi bly rich measure to this sweet dessert.

Lucky elixirs Staffers review St. Patrick’s day drinks

It is exciting to see a St. Patrick’s’ day themed treat that isn’t green or mint flavored. It is a classic strawberry shake, but what they call “rainbow sprinkles,” which are more crushed up cereal, gives it the satisfying crunch that it needs. The mix of the strawberry and the slight taste of the sprinkles is satisfying on the tongue. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something fruit-flavored this St. Patrick’s Day.

Dunkin’ Irish Creme Latte 2/5

The basic latte taste is not very special for being a limited time drink, and is mediocre for this reason. The supposed irish cream flavor is not apparent, despite it being advertised for that specific purpose. Instead of the irish cream, which they definitely could have added more of as a base flavor, the coffee taste is strong while not being bitter, so it’s ideal for people wanting an extra kick.

that makes this shake un drinkable. Upon the first sip, your taste buds are hit with mint. The prob lem is that this drink has nothing left to offer. There’s no sweetness or creaminess that you might expect in a milkshake. You’d be better off making the drink at home.