I have officially found my cool treat of the summer. Marisa Churchill’s Piña Colada Popsicles from Sweet & Skinny (Clarkson Potter, 2011) are so tasty I’ve made them four times already. My husband and I moved into an apartment in Brooklyn with a lovely outdoor space just in time for a summer full of heat waves! To help counter the heat in the backyard, I’ve been making these popsicles and offering them to anyone who comes along.

People’s Pops (Ten Speed Press, June 2012) is filled with recipes for boozy, seasonal, and all around delicious ice pops! Here is just the tip of the iceberg: their Raspberry & Cream Pop.