Unlike many high school students (I’m looking at you, Rory Gilmore*), I didn’t really have a hard time deciding where to go to college. I fell in love with Rice University not, surprisingly, on my own college visits, but actually on my older sister’s first visit to the campus. So, even before I entered high school, I knew where I would be applying.
* Who, by the way, totally gives girls false hope that they will somehow be accepted to all of the Ivies if they spend all of their time 1) Drinking coffee in the local diner, 2) Wittily bantering with their mom, and 3) Breaking the hearts of beautiful boys.
What I couldn’t have predicted, however, is that my experience at Rice would absolutely blow away any expectations I had. I made some of the best friends I’ve ever had in my life during those four amazing years. And, can we talk about Beer Bike? Baker 13? O-WEEK?!?! (Also that Wiess is the best college. TFW!).
But anyway. This weekend, Rice is celebrating 100 years of being a total badass in a rockin’ Centennial Shindig. So, in honor of this incredible institution (and because I needed to bring some treats along on my visit), I made these owl cookies!
I will be completely upfront here and let you in on a little secret: They’re made with tulip cookie cutters! Indeed, if you look close enough, these adorable wise birds might actually resemble a flower. With sprinkles. And glaze.
Happy Centennial, Rice! I’ll see you soon! Continue reading
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