#47. Drink a terrapin and eat a giant cookie at Java Wally’s.

There are fewer times more satisfying than when all of your classes connect with one another, and you can draw from assignments and lectures in one to discuss another. This is one of those times. One of my minors is Web Design and Development, and one of the required classes consists of photo shoots on topics varying from foods to shoes. This week focused on making meals on campus look appealing (some expressed anguish over the hefty task). 

While brainstorming which foods to photograph, it clicked that I could use this assignment to my advantage and cross off some foods on the "99 Things" list. The best meal turned out to be a Terrapin, and one of the huge Ginger Molasses cookies from Java's. While this may not have been the most nutritious dinner, gosh was it delicious. When it came time to upload the photos from the week, we were told to write a review for one of the meals, and upload it to a faux RIT reviews page for freshman. The review was supposed to be verbose, and speak to the extravagant cuisine of our campus, so lying and overusing adjectives was encouraged. 

The final result has been posted below, enjoy my attempt a la Anton Ego in Ratatouille. 

Terrapin and Ginger Molasses Cookie

Java Wally's

How to deliciously spike your blood sugar in one sip: The Terrapin - caramel, chocolate, espresso, Java's quintessential whipped cream; place it with a crunchy-on-the-outside-gooey-on-the-inside Ginger Molasses cookie the size of your hand, and you've got a good post-exam meal. Granted, the amount of sugar in both parties is enough to send you to the moon and back down in about twenty minutes, but I don't get those fancy drinks often, and it's worth every cent.

I first found out about this amazing combination from the University News article, "The 99 Things to Do Before Graduating RIT". The article boasts the best-of-the-best on campus, including events, food and locations worth exploring. Thus I knew I must try and document my experience for the campus. I would recommend this to all incoming freshman, families and of course, last but not least, sleep deprived current Tigers!