Review: Fun little book that cuts right to the chase
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2012
Let's be frank, shall we?  No one really needs a book to figure out how to make ice pops.  I mean, I HOPE not.  Pour liquid into molds.  Freeze.  Eat.  Right?There are many other books on the market that want to detail long, drawn out stories and attempt to be more than what they need to be - just the facts.This book delivers on that count.  Sure, there are plenty of the recipes that are not healthy (anything with Kool Aid or excess sugar), but 1) you can ALWAYS substitute whatever you want and 2) there are plenty of other options.I was actually even inspired to try the Mock Dreamsicles.  I don't know why.  I HATED Dreamsicles growing up.  Absolutely despised them.  But the recipe in the book was just SO simple, and I thought my kids would like them, so I tried them.  Shockingly, they taste nearly identical to the Dreamsicles of yore.  Even more shockingly, I didn't actually hate them.  They tasted light and airy and pleasant, and were just what we needed in today's 103 degree temps.  The kids were happy.The other one I have tried so far was the Thai Coffee pops...because I love Thai Coffee, but also because I couldn't believe it could be so simple.  It is, and they tasted great.There's something in there for everyone, those who want healthier fare, and those who want the ice pops of their youth.  And the beauty of ice pop recipes is that, it's not really an exact science.  You can pretty much throw whatever you want into a blender, freeze it, and enjoy it.  The recipes in this book are a good guidance if you have never made any, but also have a few new ideas for those of us who have done it many times before.Well done, author, and thanks.