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GELASICLES THE “ACCIDENTAL” POP
Just about any mix of fruit will turn out tasty Have you ever attempted to make a pudding, mousse, smoothie or
with this recipe! custard that just didn’t make it? Don’t toss it out—freeze it; there is a good
2 tablespoons gelatin chance it might do well as a popsicle!
1 cup strong brewed tea (try strawberry And speaking of accidents, if you are using popsicle molds without
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extract (blueberry, dark cherry, wipe.
pomegranate)
1 cup coconut milk THE QUEEN OF POPS
4 tablespoons Rapadura (or other whole Did you know pop making is an art form? It is if you have the imagina-
food sweetener) tion and pop-passion of Krystina Castella, author of Pops! Icy Treats for
3 cups of fruit (berries, bananas, apricots, Everyone. She takes pop-making to a whole new level. Not only is POPS!
plums, etc.) a feast for the eyes in and of itself, the recipes in her book will get your
Heat tea, gelatin and sugar in a saucepan creative pop-wheels turning. She features the most basic, easy-to-make
over low heat until the gelatin dissolves (ap- recipes, all the way to gourmet dinner party delights. If you get the chance,
SUR[LPDWHO\ PLQXWHV 3XUpH WKH IUXLW ZLWK WKH at least check this one out from the library for inspiration.
gelatin mixture. Pour into popsicle molds and
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ily in Colorado and spends lots of time in her kitchen cooking up WAPF-
PUDDING POP friendly creations. Contact her if you’d like to learn more about subjects
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1 cup coconut milk or raw cream
2 or more tablespoons almond butter REFERENCES
6 large dates, pitted and soaked 1. Castella, Krystina. POPS! Icy Treats for Everyone. Quirk Books, Philadephia. 2008. p. 123
2.
Ibid, p. 10
2 tablespoons cocoa or carob powder 3. Lang, Iain, PhD. Association of Urinary Bisphenol A Concentration With Medical Disorders and Laboratory
Abnormalities in Adults. JAMA. 2008;300(11):1303-1310. Published online September 16, 2008 (doi:10.1001/
1 teaspoon vanilla extract jama.300.11.1303).
pinch sea salt &VDED /HUDQWK %LVSKHQRO $ SUHYHQWV WKH V\QDSWRJHQLF UHVSRQVH WR HVWUDGLRO LQ KLSSRFDPSXV DQG SUHIURQWDO FRUWH[
of ovariectomized nonhuman primates. PNAS SXEOLVKHG 6HSWHPEHU '2, SQDV
%RYH 0DU\ 1 ' An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants. Keats Publishing. 2001. p.
98.
Blend, pour into molds and freeze. 6. Ian M. Paul, MD, MSc. Effect of Honey, Dextromethorphan, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep
Quality for Coughing Children and Their Parents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med.

SICLES FOR THE SICKIE

Sweet, desserty popsicles are the norm; however popsicles made from medicinal herbs offer up a unique means
of hydrating an unwilling sickie while cooling throat and mouth discomfort. Good herbs to try include cleavers, elder
flowers, spearmint, licorice, lemon balm, wintergreen and ginger. And don’t forget to add raw honey when there is a
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cough involved; it has been proven to be an excellent remedy. Herbal tinctures with a glycerine base may also be a
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useful addition. Check out this throat soother tea below. These herbal pops may be best made in smaller quantities,
such as an ice cube tray, to avoid waste.
THROAT SOOTHER POPSICLE

5 inches fresh ginger, roughly chopped
zest of one lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (or 4 teaspoons dried peppermint)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw honey (preferably local), to taste

Combine ginger, zest, mint and 6 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil (covered). Reduce to a simmer (un-
covered) until the mixture has reduced to 5 cups (approximately 30 minutes). Strain and return liquid to the saucepan.
Add the lemon juice and honey to taste. Pour into molds and freeze.

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