Latin Flair – Papaya and Coconut Popsicles (Paletas de Papaya y Coco)
This little bit of sweet Latin Flair will keep you cool all summer long. My cyber amigas over at Muy Bueno Cookbook asked me to test a recipe from their upcoming book and when I saw that it called for papaya (or lechosa as my mami calls it) I jumped at the opportunity. And the fact that the recipe was for popsicles – well, the young chica that chased the neighborhood Good Humor Truck came out of me and made me feel all gitty inside. For the recipe, check out my guest post.
And if you do not have a Zoku Popsicle maker at home, do yourself a HUGE favor and buy one this weekend. You will thank yourself a million times over for making the small investment.
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Rosa — June 30, 2011 @ 2:36 am
Going to check your guest post!
Cheers,
Rosa
Joanne — June 30, 2011 @ 7:08 am
I’ve been seeing popsicles all over the web but none that get me as excited as these papaya ones. I think it’s time to give in and purchase a Zoku. You’ve convinced me.
vanillasugarblog — June 30, 2011 @ 10:17 am
oh man i have so wanted a zoku!
this is fabulous chica.
Amy — June 30, 2011 @ 10:32 am
Oh gosh. I’ve had that Zoku maker on my Amazon “wish list” since LAST summer. I keep thinking someone is will get it for me as a gift. No such luck. I’m going to have to just buy it myself. Papaya and coconut. NOM. You know I love the coconut like you do….
CookiePie — June 30, 2011 @ 11:34 am
Those look great! Sadly, I’m allergic to papaya, but I bet mango would also be delicious!
Yvette — June 30, 2011 @ 1:58 pm
We LOVE how a simple ingredient/fruit can evoke so many wonderful memories. Thank you so much amiga for sharing your great story on our blog! Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend!
Sara @ Saucy Dipper — June 30, 2011 @ 10:55 pm
The headline alone had me convinced. Sounds like an awesome flavor combination.
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets — July 1, 2011 @ 4:54 pm
Oh these are too cute! Shhhh I don’t need more temptation to buy more kitchen appliances I don’t have space to store
haha.
foodwanderings — July 1, 2011 @ 9:57 pm
Ooh papaya popsicles what a great idea. hopping over to see your guest post!!
donna — July 1, 2011 @ 10:51 pm
Thank you for the idea.. another item to add to my never ending birthday/Christmas list:)
Brian @ A Thought For Food — July 2, 2011 @ 7:58 am
I love how popsicles are the latest craze! And I don’t mean that in a negative way. I seriously adore the creativity that I’ve been seeing on blogs… with this one being one of them. Now i’m off to check out the recipe!
Kerstin — July 2, 2011 @ 11:17 am
These look so refreshing, yet another kitchen item I need to add to my list!
Sanjeeta kk — July 3, 2011 @ 1:28 am
Pumpkin in Popsicle!!! Now that is quite innovative and a good way to add this to kids diet. Lovely.
Jackie — July 3, 2011 @ 4:43 pm
Yum. These certainly do sound good.
Bren — July 4, 2011 @ 1:33 am
sounds like i need the book and that popsicle maker. did you know that June was papaya month? i was making shakes all month!
Lori — July 4, 2011 @ 2:07 pm
This is my kind of popsicle. Love the flavor and the color is gorgeous. I’ve seen these makers around. They look like a great investment for the popsicle fan!
norma — July 5, 2011 @ 10:50 am
Just found your blog and excited to look through your posts.
Emily — July 7, 2011 @ 1:08 am
Ohhh I want one of those popsicle makers! So cool! I love this recipe. I’m all about coconut desserts.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic — July 9, 2011 @ 5:08 pm
I’ve never had anything like this but I can imagine papaya and coconut going so utterly perfectly with each other!
Megan @ The Fresh Fridge — July 10, 2011 @ 5:38 pm
I am a big fan of popsicles – but, oh my – papaya sounds too darn good! I love the papaya / coconut combo, sounds delicious.
Delishhh — July 11, 2011 @ 1:01 pm
YUM YUM! Ok i think i just have to get a Zoku popsicle maker. . .looks like so much fun.
Emme @Food Samba — July 13, 2011 @ 7:37 pm
Yumm! I’m glad I found your blog! I have been on a popsicle craze this summer, and that Zoku popsicle maker sound like it would make my life so much easier!
Hannah@ Bake Five — July 15, 2011 @ 4:11 am
y’know what? These look TO DIE FOR! In a figuratively way. (:
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum — July 15, 2011 @ 9:10 am
Zoku! I need to get one of those. These look sweet, fruity, and yummmy!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes — July 15, 2011 @ 10:30 am
What a gorgeous color – summer sunshine on a stick.
naomi — July 17, 2011 @ 12:42 am
Love this summer popsicle recipe and I’m with Barbara-great color!
The Undercover Cook — July 18, 2011 @ 9:15 pm
These popsicles look fantastic! I second Barbara’s comment that they look like summer sunshine on a stick! I bet they would be good with mango too.
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno Cookbook — July 19, 2011 @ 1:35 pm
We have a Zoku giveaway on our blog! All you have to do is leave a comment on our blog for a chance to win. Buena suerte! Good Luck!