Popsicle Manuals

Cool + Sweet + Refreshing = Pops!

This innovative book gives the ice pop a flavor makeover, providing more than 100 recipes and variations for irresistible concoctions you’ve never tasted before. You’ll also learn fancy

techniques for making whimsical pops that look as fun as they taste. Kids will enjoy the juicy pops and flip over the soda fountain and pudding pops. Grown-up kids will dig the energy-boosting coffee, tea, and healthy energy pops and delight in the sophisticated cocktail pops. And for the do-it-yourselfers, this book provides instructions for making your own pop molds from recycled housewares and even silicone. When it comes to pops, the possibilities are endless—and so much fun!

About the Author

Krystina Castella enjoys creating books and products that inspire play. She lives and works near Los Angeles as a writer, industrial designer, and professor at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. The author of the popular book Crazy About Cupcakes, Krystina has also designed dozens of unique products ranging from housewares and clothing to furniture and toys. Emily Brooke Sandor is a food and travel photographer based in Los Angeles.

People's Pops : 55 Recipes for Ice Pops, Shave Ice, and Boozy Pops from Brooklyn's Coolest Pop Shop by Nathalie Jordi,‎ David Carrell,‎ and Joel Horowitz

“All you need is an ice-pop mold and sticks, a food processor and some simple syrup, and your summer will thank you.”
—New York Times Book Review

A flavor-packed collection of 65 recipes from the trio behind the premier pops stand in the country, People’s Pops.
 
In 2008, three old friends had a hunch that the world deserved a better ice pop. Every summer since, New York City’s been taken by storm with out-of-the-box flavors like Raspberries & Basil, Peach & Bourbon, and Cantaloupe & Tarragon from People’s Pops. Now, the People behind the phenomenon share their DIY ethos in a breezy cookbook that teaches how to pair ingredients, balance sweetness, and explore fruits (and vegetables and herbs!)--in simple recipes that work with standard ice pop molds or improvised ones. With a chapter devoted to shave ice plus recipes for grownup boozy pops sprinkled throughout, People’s Pops proves itself top of the pops.

“Power to the People’s Pop! These ice pops are my favorite food on a stick.”—Rachael Ray

About the Author

Joel Horowitz, Nathalie Jordi, and David Carrell founded People’s Pops in 2008. They live in Brooklyn, New York.

From simple and straightforward to rich and luxurious, there's enough variety to keep you experimenting all summer!

Making your own ice pops is one of the easiest ways to create mouthwatering homemade treats. The world's favorite hot-weather pick-me-up can satisfy every craving, from fresh and fruity to rich and creamy. And in addition to being refreshing, many ice pops even make a nutritious snack!

This tantalizing collection contains a wide range of recipes, including tastier versions of old standards like Fudge Ice Pops and exotic flavors inspired by distant climes, like Pomegranate Berry Ice Pops or Strawberry Lassi Ice Pops. Andrew has created recipes that will satisfy chocolate lovers and caramel fanatics, as well as those who love spices, internationally inspired fare and healthy treats.

All of your icy goodness needs will be met by the selections in these chapters: Citrus Fruits, Temperate-Climate Fruits, Berries, Mediterranean Flavors, Tropical Fruits, Chocolate, Fudge, Caramel and Cream, Soda Fountain Ice Pops, Herbs, Spices and Vegetables, Classic Comfort Desserts, Tea and Coffee, Latin American Flavors, East and Southeast Asian Flavors, Indian-Style Ice Pops, Less-Drip Ice Pops, Holiday Ice Pops and Cocktail Hour.

Whether it's a healthy "less-drip" ice pop to keep a toddler happy or a cocktail-inspired version that appeals to adults (Margarita Ice Pops, anyone?), each and every recipe provides a super-fun and easy, not to mention delicious, way to cool off.

About the Author

Andrew Chase was food editor of two leading magazines for more than a decade. A critically acclaimed chef and food writer, he focuses on authentic and creative international cooking, with a particular interest in Chinese and other Asian cuisines.

Paletas : Authentic Recipes for Mexican Ice Pops, Shaved Ice & Aguas Frescas by Fany Gerson

“The most notable contenders to the cupcake throne are macarons, whoopie pies, and, my personal favorite: ice pops. The 27-degree temps right now notwithstanding, I'm ready to crack open Fany Gerson's Paletas. Gerson's My Sweet Mexico was one of my favorite cookbooks of 2010, and Paletas looks to be equally wonderful, with recipes for ice pops in flavors ranging from coconut and mango-chile to horchata-strawberry and dulce de leche. Gerson plans to open a shop in New York serving paletas, ice cream, sorbets, and aguas frescas in late spring.”
—Publishers Weekly Spring 2011 Announcements: Top 10 Cookbooks, 1/24/11

From the pure, radiant flavors of classic Blackberry and Spicy Pineapple to unexpectedly enchanting combinations such as Sour Cream, Cherry and Tequila, or Strawberry-Horchata, Paletas is an engaging and delicious guide to Mexico’s traditional—and some not-so-traditional—frozen treats.
 
Collected and developed by celebrated pastry chef Fany Gerson, this sweet little cookbook showcases her favorite recipes for paletas, those flavor-packed ice pops made from an enormous variety of fruits, nuts, flowers, and even spices; plus shaved ice (raspados) and aguas frescas—the delightful Mexican drinks featuring whole fruit and exotic ingredients like tamarind and hibiscus flowers.
 
Whether you’re drawn to a simple burst of fresh fruit—as in the Coconut, Watermelon, or Cantaloupe pops—or prefer adventurous flavors like Mezcal-Orange, Mexican Chocolate, Hibiscus-Raspberry, or Lime Pie, Paletas is an inviting, refreshing guide guaranteed to help you beat the heat.

Glow Pops : Super-Easy Superfood Recipes to Help You Look and Feel Your Best by Liz Moody

“Frozen pops aren’t just for the kids! Rather than using sugar and dyes, these warm-weather treats feature superfoods and nutrient-packed ingredients that are as yummy as they are healthy. In addition to covering the classics—think chocolate fudge pops—blogger Moody tackles adventurous flavor combos, like strawberry cardamom rose lassi.” –People.com

“[This] new book spells out exactly how to make gluten-free, dairy-free, and artificial sugar–free variations of the popular alternative to ice cream. Glow Pops includes an array of irresistible options” —VOGUE.com

"Liz’s fabulous frozen treats make healthy living easy and fun. Loaded with fruits and vegetables, infused with superfoods, and bursting with crazy-amazing flavor, these punched-up popsicles will give you the glow." —Tess Masters, author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend

The easiest way to make healthy—and delicious—frozen pops at home

About the Author

Liz Moody is the creator of Sprouted Routes, the popular healthy food and lifestyle blog and Instagram account that has been praised by Glamour, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health, and more. She contributes regularly to Goop, MindBodyGreen, and other outlets. Liz lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband.

Pops are summer's freshest frozen treats, and they're showing up in all the best places, from farmers markets to fine dining restaurants. The perfect way to make the most of ripe fruit is by suspending it in sweet ice, but Perfect Pops takes popsicles beyond fruit and juice. With 50 recipes for popsicles in creative, of-the-moment flavors, this book includes creamy pops, fancy pops reminiscent of nostalgic, luscious desserts such as chocolate pudding, and alcohol-spiked pops for adults. Techniques for making striped, swirled, layered and creamy-centered pops dipped in chocolate make this book a charming resource for mothers and crafters looking for easy kitchen projects with delicious results!

A collection of 60+ flavor-packed recipes for ice creams and frozen treats rooted in Mexico's rich and revered ice cream traditions.

"You’ll want to feature this colorful cookbook prominently on your bookshelf. Starring ingredients range from cinnamon and avocado to mangoes and Mexican chocolate. Flipping through the pages will transport you to Mexico—and have you craving a towering cone of ice cream or sorbet."—Grace Elkus, Real Simple

This new offering from the incredibly popular baker and sweets maker Fany Gerson, the powerhouse behind Brooklyn's La Newyorkina and Dough, showcases the incredibly diverse flavors of Mexican ice cream while exploring the cultural aspects of preparing and consuming ice cream in Mexico. Gerson uses unique ingredients to create exciting and fresh flavors like Red Prickly Pear Ice Cream,

Oaxacan-style Lime Sorbet, Avocado-Chocolate Ice Cream, and Rice-Almond Ice Cream with Cinnamon. All recipes are created with the home cook in mind, and written in Fany's knowledgeable but accessible voice. Mexican Ice Cream features vibrant location photography and captures the authentic Mexican heladerias that Gerson has been visiting for decades. For anyone looking to up their summer ice cream game, this is the book.