Popsicles

The weather has turned hot and, with an almost-three-year-old in the house, we decided it was time to invest in popsicle molds. Though to tell the truth, my husband and I have been enjoying them almost as much as the boy has.

You can put almost anything in a popsicle mold, of course. As a kid, we always had pudding pops. But I've been making them from yogurt and fruit. As in: combine yogurt and fruit (fresh or frozen) of your choice in the blender, blend until smooth, then pour into molds and freeze. Nutritious, low in sugar, and totally refreshing. (If you like a sweeter popsicle, add a little honey or maple syrup.) Totally local, too. We're using up the last of the strawberries, blueberries, and peaches that we froze last summer; as the summer goes on we'll switch to fresh stuff. Yum.