It's pretty much too hot to do much of anything right now. Triple digits outside (unseasonably warm for the usually temperate Central Coast). My indoor thermometer is registering an uncomfortable 90.5 (no air conditioning in our little house on account of the usually temperate climate). Just about the only thing I can do under the current conditions is consume massive amount of popsicles. Hey, I'm cooling off for two.Reading Mark Bittman's fabulous food blog has got me thinking about making my own popsicles: fun, much more affordable, and healthier. Just yesterday I was completely ripped off by Trader Joe's when I spent $2.59 on a box of Soy Creamy Orange Vanilla Bars. When I picked up the box, I noticed it was suspiciously light, but in my popsicle mania, I failed to read the "contains 3 bars" text. Okay, so maybe 86 cents is a small price to pay for the supposedly healthy soy-based version of a dreamsicle, but I was still miffed to open the box and find only three lousy popsicles. I simply must put a stop to store-bought popsicles and go into home production. Now to find the perfect popsicle mold and begin my culinary experimentation.
