![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasn't been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but I've had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. There's so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesn't exist, you can build it yourself," Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and it's played such a major role in who I've become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something I'm [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala ('21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you aren't going to get those championships if you aren't fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“I'm not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that there's a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyone's so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
The Cookie Dough Cafe
Every tub of cookie dough contains 100% natural ingredients with no preservatives for the best taste.
We all have a horrible habit of sneaking a bit of cookie dough when we know it’s unhealthy for us. Even though companies have warnings on their products saying, “do not consume raw cookie dough” it’s impossible to bake a batch of cookies without eating a spoonful (or ten) of the delicious dough.
The Cookie Dough Cafe (yes, that’s the name of the product), a gourmet edible cookie dough, has recently popped up in select organic grocery stores across the country. This particular cookie dough contains no eggs, which makes it safe to consume without the worry of salmonella and other diseases.
“Everyone who has attempted to make cookies knows how tempting cookie dough can be” Julia Schmid, Co-founder of The Cookie Dough Cafe said. “That’s why we have created a cookie dough that is strictly for eating, indulging, and enjoying raw.”
Featured in an episode of Shark Tank, The Cookie Dough Cafe, a company started by two sisters, soon became widely popular in the East Coast after the episode aired; their product sales increased substantially. Today, there are over 100 locations to purchase this delectable dough across the country. Here in California, there are eight stores that have this product available; one in the Bay Area, on Bayshore Road in Palo Alto. The Fresh Market and Bristol Farms are two of the main carriers that sell The Cookie Dough Cafe.
Although this product is meant for consuming rather than baking, one can bake the dough but the cookies will turn out flat, since crucial cookie ingredients such as eggs and baking soda are not present.
“I’m still probably going to bake cookies with this dough because, come on, if the dough is this good then I bet the cookies are beyond magnificent,” Shikhar Solanki (9) said.
Each tub is made with natural ingredients and preservatives for the ultimate cookie dough experience.
“This stuff is indescribable,” Haley Keller (9) said. “It’s just too hard to put down after just one bite, and it doesn’t taste artificial like the other cookie doughs.”
There are four current flavors: chocolate chip, cookies and cream, M&M and plain dough, each with their own unique taste. For $7.29, one can purchase a pint of cookie dough, or packs of two individual cups at $2.15 online or in select stores.
Jenna Sadhu (10) is a Social Media Reporter for the Winged Post and has been a part of the Harker community since Kindergarten. She plays on lacrosse,...