It’s hot outside. Like really hot. It’s only about 85 degrees, but this mama is sweating bullets. All that comes to mind is I WANT ICES. Not that this is a huge deviation from regular days. I crave ices period. When I was pregnant I would travel a few miles on foot to get my favorite ices (bubblegum & honeydew)..but that’s a longer story. I usually like coco helado (the spanish ices (I dig coconut) on every street corner in NYC) – so much so that I sometimes would get it twice a day…yes this is the reason I have never been my ideal weight. However, I will settle for any kind of cold ice flavored treat: Granita, italian ices & more. This brings me to what I covet: the Zoku quick pop maker. OMG – i need to have this. It apparently makes pops in as little as 7 minutes. I mean I’ll believe that when I taste it, but I’m willing to try. I think for father’s day I am getting me a present!! I am also coveting this ice crusher (currently on sale) at Sur La Table. I think this would be perfect for a summer party- and the perfect way to get an arm workout pre-devouring. There is quite a trend in shaved ice these days. I recently read about a super cool shaved ice queen via design sponge.  Th NY times also did a great story about shaved ice. This trend has always been my interest, long before it became trendy, I am really loving the new inspired flavors i keep seeing: vanilla & nutmeg, basil and watermelon etc. I am going to take inspiration and come up with a few of my own….canteloupe and lemon maybe or even nectarine and lime, or maybe blackberry and tarragon….YUMMY, oh & you must check out some of these crazy delicious inspired flavours. ok I am going out for some ices now.

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