UNL Dining Hall Critic

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I am not sure if the dining hall desserts are actually making a come back, or if my standards for their desserts are just that low.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Cather Dining Hall

Flavor: Actually, pretty good. I was sooo surprised when I took my first bite of this thing. The flavor was that of a true cheesecake; you could tell that they actually put some time and effort into making this dessert, flavor wise that is. The only downside of the cheesecake is the fact that the strawberry topping was so artificial and fake that it nearly ruined the overall expereience

Consistency: Also, very much spot on. The cheesecake was creamy and dense like that of a New York style cheesecake, and I was honestly so shook. The crust was a little crumbly, but I really didn’t expect anything else from an obviously store bought gram-cracker crust. 

Aesthetics: Terrible. You can obviously tell from the photo that they gave literally no shits when plating the pieces of cheesecake. There was crust, cheesecake chunks, and strawberry topping everywhere. I feel like they could have definitely tired a little harder on the presentation. I low key got an uneasy feeling when I first saw it because I thought, here we go again, another complete disappointment.

What Type of Person Would it Be?: The friend that you are unsure as to how you guys became friends. This cheesecake is the type of person that is kind of an outsider that is really not considered a part of the friend group, or squad if you will, but is also not an acquaintance.  

Overall Rating: 7

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Great way to ring in the 2nd semester

German Apple Cake

Cather Dining Hall

Flavor: This was the first dessert that I ate since I arrived back at college. To say the least, I did not have my standards set very high considering last semester’s debacle. I am unsure if it was my low standards or the fact that the dining hall can actually make a decent dessert if they really try, but this cake was the best thing I have tasted, dessert wise, from this dining hall. I was soooo surprised by the fact that this cake was actually good, that I had another piece of it at dinner. The second time around it was defiantly not as good. 

Consistency: Moist. The cake was very moist and a great overall sponge. I must say that there were parts of it that had a very strange consistency to them, it was almost slimy in spots, but I blame that on the fact that there were apples baked in with the cake. 

Aesthetics: Honestly, I was not expecting much from this cake, solely based on the appearance. It looked dry and crusty from the beginning, but I was so surprised when I took my first bite and it was soft and warm. The caramel drizzled on top kind of helped with the fact that the outside of the cake looked like shit, but you could definitely tell that they did not take any time putting that caramel on.  

What Type of Person it Would be: This cake would be that cranky old lady that lives down the street from you. She seems really bad from the outside, but once you get to know her you find out that she is a kind and loving person who was just lonely.

Overall Rating: 8

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Probably the most disappointing dessert yet.

 Oreo Truffles and Almond Joy Bar

Cather Dining Hall

Let us first discuss the Oreo truffles:

Flavor: Absolutely terrible. They reminded me of the one time I ate mud when I was younger.

Consistency: Grainy and mushy at the same time. These things were warm as shit and absolute trash over all.

Aesthetics: Some what pleasing. I was really looking forward to these because of their appearance. My mind was quickly converted from happiness to disgust when I took my first bite. 

What Type of Person Would it Be?: A guy you meet on Tinder that is really hot, but when you actually go out on a date, you are instantly disgusted by him because he is the human equivalent of a turd. 

Overall Rating: 2

Now, onto the Almond Joy Bar:

Flavor: Genetic and average. I could honestly taste the preservatives in it slowly killing me.

Consistency: Exactly what I expected from looking at it, coconut-y with a clumpy gel underneath. Overall, gag worthy.

Aesthetics: Saddening, the look of the bar itself honestly makes me sad when looking at it. You can tell that this is the type of dessert that you would eat if you have literally no other options. But at this point, I would rather go hungry than eat one of those things again. 

What Type of Person Would it Be?: The TA , of you least favorite class, that looks so tired and done with the world everyday. You can smell the liquor on his clothes and breath from the night before. 

Overall Rating: 3

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I decided to make this blog after just one semester in college because I was amazed at how mediocre the food was...

Tres Leches Cake

Cather Dining Hall

Flavor: Overall, pretty good. Was one of the better cakes I have had at the dining hall thus far.

Consistency: Equivalent to to eating a wet dish sponge

Aesthetics: They drew me in with the fruit on top; I could tell that they were really trying. There were a total of two options for toppings, either a plastic cherry or a two-week expired canned peach. I decided to go with the two-week expired canned peach, and it was the saddest excuse for a fruit slice that I have ever eaten.

What Type of Person it Would be: A sorority girl who is 1/939573 ethnic attempting to say that she is a minority.

Overall Rating: 6