Ice Cream and Popsicles on the Brain

Home Made Popsicles  

Today's ice cream story comes from writer Langston Hughes. Born in 1902 in Joplin Missouri, Hughes grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, and several other Midwestern communities, at the turn of the century before making his way to Harlem. He served as a war correspondent  in Spain during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Reflecting on eating hardships in Madrid during the War and what he missed most about home, Hughes wrote “I found myself thinking a great deal about hamburgers, hot dogs, sugared doughnuts and ice cream—things one can get on almost any American Corner. . . .” His mention of ice cream reminds of the home made popsicles I make with fruit, juice, a touch of sweetener if necessary and a quick spin in the blender. Frozen strawberries, pineapples, and mangoes from Trader Joe or Costco work well.  It time again for me to purchase some new popsicle molds which are inexpensive. This is a time tested natural way to enjoy popsicles. 

Popsicle Molds from World Market: http://www.worldmarket.com/home/index.jsp?ab=header:logo

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