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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Yummy Mangonade Pipops (Popsicles)
In Haiti, popsicles are called "pipops". The word popsicles is a little too difficult for Tarr to pronounce so I decided to use the word pipop. It was a great way to teach him more creole too. This week we made some homemade pipops with mango, pineapple and lemonade. The kids just loved them and they were so yummy.
We went to a local farmers market and got our ingredients. The mangos and pineapples looked so delicious that once we got home Tiger and Tarr couldn't wait to get a taste!
We went to a local farmers market and got our ingredients. The mangos and pineapples looked so delicious that once we got home Tiger and Tarr couldn't wait to get a taste!
(OT: Check out Tiger's hat! It's my newest crochet creation!)Tiger squeezed the mango, pineapple and lemon juice through a sieve to catch the pulp. Then he put the juice into a pitcher. It was so sweet, no sugar was needed. Next he filled the ice containers with juice. I sealed the containers with plastic wrap and then Tiger poked toothpicks into each slot. The plastic wrap held the toothpicks up.
After about 2 -3 hours in the freezer the pipops were frozen. And then the best part of all it... time to taste the pipops. They were great!
The toothpicks aren't probably the best handles to use. Next time we will use the wooden craft sticks since I think they will be stronger and easier to hold. These Mangonade pipops are a healthier alternative to the ones you get in the grocery store and so much fun to make.
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Girl, I totally love everything about this post! The mangos, the nickname,the farmers market, the cute kid photos and that great hat! Happy Fourth.
Yeap, I totally love the post. All that mention of mangos and pineapples is making me drool!
Those look yummy. I love pineapple.
Definitely gonna try that one, hun! Thank you for sharing. An yu a gwaan wicked pan di crochet ting, my girl!!
That sounds so absolutely refreshing and super healthy. There's not a thing I can argue about in them.
Oh that looks so good. YUMMY
That looks delish!
Oh my, mangoes! Here in Montana it's really hard to get good mangoes. They arrive green and after they lay on the counter a while they become stringy and mushy. When we're in Mazatlan I OD on mangoes.
(At the supermarket yesterday, I picked up an organic mango and asked my hubby if he had a bat-they were like hard baseballs!)
Ooh I can relate.
I hadn't added you to my blog roll but luckily I have a fabulous memory and Quiskaeya is such an unforgettable name.
Yet we all know that age can wreak havoc so I have added you.
A thought on sticks for your pip pops-how about those wooden coffee stirrers you see at the coffee houses. You could cut them in half and they would be pretty cheap. My guess is Costco might have them, otherwise ask at your favorite coffee place. They may even sell you some.
Delish! I like the idea of the plastic wrap to hold up the toothpicks.
My sons are looking for hats like those! Can you do more or can you access more? please email me at svenskfru at yahoo.com and I will follow up. Thanks so much!Gina