Popsicles, Italian Ices, Smoothies

These are a few of my favorite things…. all year, but especially for warm weather months. It helps if they have real fruit juices as their ingredients, and no cholesterol! Luigi’s are a favorite brand with flavors like lemon, pina colada, and mango; but Edy made some that were very good, too.

If you see those little “Rita’s Italian Ice stands” those are great! I favor the mango, so I haven’t tried alot of the other flavors, but it is a nice place to stop on a summer evening, or the middle of a hot day, taking a break from errands.

I have an inexpensive little ice shaver that I use to make my own smoothies at home- using frozen fruits. I think there is something refreshing and relaxing about eating icy treats. As much as I like ice cream it is better for the waistline ( what waistline?!!) to enjoy the Italian ices. Fruit popsicles are just as good, I like Edy’s brand best for these, although there are some other good ones out there in the marketplace.

Quick, cool, and sweet… they are just a cheerful treat that refresh the day.