History Popsicles

[donna]

Who doesn't love popsicles. I always remember having them as a child. I still like them. I remember my mom and me making them. We take cool aid and then add it to water and pour into ice cube tray (it was the metal ones). We then put stick in each one. They were so good on a hot summer day and easy and affordable to make.

In 1905, Frank Epperson who was 11 years old left a cup with powdered soda, water and a stirring stick on his San Francisco porch. Low temperatures that night, caused the mixture to freeze and the popsicle was born.

In 1923 Epperson debuted his "Epsicle" at an Alameda, Ca. park. His children called his creation "Pop's 'sicle". They persuaded him to call it that. In 1925, Epperson partnered with the Joe Lane Company of New York which distributed the popsicle around the country.

Thus, the world was given the popsicle, a wonderful treat.

From: http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/history-of-popsicles-0610

 

[donna]

Cherry and Vanilla Pops

3 cups pitted and halved sweet cherries
1 cup cherry juice
1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons honey

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor or blender and process until smooth. Fill pop molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.

Makes 6 8-ounce or 8 6-ounce pops.

From: "Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone" by Krystina Castella.

 

[28thNewYork]

I miss digging down into the "chest" freezer to free a home-made popsicle from mates in the mold. Brings back fond memories.

 

[donna]

Today, May 27th is National Grape Popsicle Day. Thought bring this thread back up. Grape popsicles are good but I love orange ones the best.

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

Cherry and Vanilla Pops

3 cups pitted and halved sweet cherries
1 cup cherry juice
1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons honey

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor or blender and process until smooth. Fill pop molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.

Makes 6 8-ounce or 8 6-ounce pops.

From: "Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone" by Krystina Castella.

This sounds like an amazing recipe, thanks vey much Donna! SO many variations to these, makes me almost look forward to hot days. Almost.

 

[MRB1863]

The history of popsicles you brought is is extremely cool! Can't think of a better treat for a sweltering summer afternoon!!! Like all flavors I've tasted, but especially like Root Beer and Vanilla flavors.

 

[ami]

I've been making koolaid pops for the boys this summer, and I found a decent fudgesicle recipe I am going to try too. I need to find the recipe

 

[diane]

Popsicles are a lot of fun! My favorite was the orange with the ice cream inside. Is that still a popsicle?

 

[donna]

yes they are a Creamsicle. Always a favorite for us.

 

[Blessmag]

Have a popsicles:

 

[Blessmag]

Mom used to do these when I was a kid

 

[TinCan]

A Banana popsicle is the best ever

 

[donna]

Since this is Cherry Popsicle Day, thought bring up this thread on history of the popsicle.

 

[nitrofd]

Time to bump as today is National Grape Popsicle Day.

 

[Jimklag]

Who doesn't love popsicles. I always remember having them as a child. I still like them. I remember my mom and me making them. We take cool aid and then add it to water and pour into ice cube tray (it was the metal ones). We then put stick in each one. They were so good on a hot summer day and easy and affordable to make.

In 1905, Frank Epperson who was 11 years old left a cup with powdered soda, water and a stirring stick on his San Francisco porch. Low temperatures that night, caused the mixture to freeze and the popsicle was born.

In 1923 Epperson debuted his "Epsicle" at an Alameda, Ca. park. His children called his creation "Pop's 'sicle". They persuaded him to call it that. In 1925, Epperson partnered with the Joe Lane Company of New York which distributed the popsicle around the country.

Thus, the world was given the popsicle, a wonderful treat.

From: http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/history-of-popsicles-0610

I love popsicles. There are some in my freezer right now. Fudgesicles (lo-cal) too.

 

[JOHN42768]

Grape are good, but think back on root beer and blue raspberry are also grand

 

[Jimklag]

U

Grape are good, but think back on root beer and blue raspberry are also grand

I haven't had a root beer popsicle since I was a kid. I have some Dog 'N Suds root beer in the fridge. How do I make popsicles? Just freeze it in ice trays?

 

[Jimklag]

U

I haven't had a root beer popsicle since I was a kid. I have some Dog 'N Suds root beer in the fridge. How do I make popsicles? Just freeze it in ice trays?

I know you can buy the sticks but can you buy popsicle shaped containers for the freezer?

 

[JOHN42768]

U

I haven't had a root beer popsicle since I was a kid. I have some Dog 'N Suds root beer in the fridge. How do I make popsicles? Just freeze it in ice trays?

Worst that can happen are root beer ice cubes. Go for it

 

[Jimklag]

Worst that can happen are root beer ice cubes. Go for it

That is the worst thing. I've got some small plastic swizzle sticks I can use too.