Power Pops

Researching a frozen treats column isn't the worst way to spend a summer afternoon. Under that noble banner (and in an effort to beat continuing heat), the Spoonstress and I went to Durham's Loco Pops today. The pequena paleteria, or small popsicle store, sells a world of flavors, frozen and wrapped in plastic.

Before opening her icy oasis, Loco Popstress Summer Bicknell was an apprentice popsicle-maker in Mexico. In the small town of Tlazazalca, she discovered exotic mixes like Pineapple Basil, Ginger Canteloupe and Chocolate Chile. One suspects that she learned the Nana Nilla, basically banana pudding on a stick, this side of the border.

As pictured on the right, the Latte was an eye-opening experience for the Spoonstress. I enjoyed the Pineapple Basil much more than the Mojito or the Very Berry. As usual, we left pleased. And refreshed.

As Bicknell said, "A popsicle is, for me, a 10-minute trip to somewhere colder."