Summer's Last Licks
This summer has been a long one. With heat waves setting records around the country, we've all spent much time looking for easy new ways to cool down. The outcome of this overheated, sweat-laden summer? A spike in interest in gourmet ice pops!
Over the past three or four months, there has been an influx of information out there on gourmet popsicles, with everyone from The New York Times to community food sites like Epicurious covering the trend. With flavors ranging from boozy to cream-filled, and opportunities endless, there is definitely something for everyone when it comes to these cool treats.
Though the days are slowly growing shorter and the weather is starting to steady, summer spirits are not yet ready to be quelled. For those of you still looking to squeeze a bit of the warm season into your day, here are some of our favorite ice pops. A combination of recipes and where-to-buy, this list will have you yearning for just a few last licks.
Photo courtesy douglemoine via Flickr/CC
Over the past three or four months, there has been an influx of information out there on gourmet popsicles, with everyone from The New York Times to community food sites like Epicurious covering the trend. With flavors ranging from boozy to cream-filled, and opportunities endless, there is definitely something for everyone when it comes to these cool treats.
Though the days are slowly growing shorter and the weather is starting to steady, summer spirits are not yet ready to be quelled. For those of you still looking to squeeze a bit of the warm season into your day, here are some of our favorite ice pops. A combination of recipes and where-to-buy, this list will have you yearning for just a few last licks.
Photo courtesy douglemoine via Flickr/CC
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Carpita
I was lovin Las Paletas a few weeks ago at the middle-south part of the Highline Park in NYC. Real chunks of fruit are a good quality indicator, and they used spices well.
Aug 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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