What are paletas?

[wildeyed]

I read an article in todays Charlotte Observer about a Mexican popsicle called a paletas. There is a paletas shop in Durham, but that is several hours away from where I live, so I was wondering if they are easy to make at home. The Durham paletas shop has combos like pomegranate/tangerine, coconut/lime, blueberry/sage, etc. They don't ship, so the ingredients must be very fresh and delicate.

Here is a link to the article, for anyone who is interested, but it is a registration site. http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/living/food/14701122.htm

Paletas are really cool frozen treats
Loco Pops shop in Durham has developed a cult-like following

For Summer Bicknell, it was a bite of a cucumber-chile paleta.

"Three months later, I was crossing the border."

Paletas are Mexican frozen pops. But they compare to Popsicles the way a fine Bordeaux compares to Boone's Farm.

Paletas are made with fresh ingredients in a stunning variety of flavors. Cucumber-chile, for instance, is pale green with flecks of red and a taste that's barely sweet with a touch of heat.

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I must have these!!!!!

[mike_c]

1. there are some online recipes....

Like: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1216/is_1_207/ai_76560495
http://food.sunset.com/sunset/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=682708

[wildeyed]

2. That sounds simple enough.

Quick trip to the farmers market this weekend, and I will give it a go. Sounds like similar recipes would make excellent sorbet, too.

[eleny]

3. the pina colada ones sound so good!