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Zoku

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I CONFESS,  I bought a small electric appliance that only does One thing on the very eve of Earth Day. So crucify me.

(Oh, c’mon — just kiddin’.) 

It came today via Big Brown.

It’s a Zoku pop maker, and yes,  I do plan to “explore an entire world of delicious frosty treats that will magically freeze before my eyes.”

The Zoku is filled with the same kind of liquid found in ice cream makers. Freeze the base, insert popsicle sticks , pour in the ingredients and wait for a short time for a freeze.  

Use some kind of sweet liquid, juice-based, kool-aid or what-have-you,  add some fruit and you’re done. Look at these results. It’s this picture that convinced me that I had to have it. 

I do admit– it doesn’t make a lot, three at a time, so it’s best to plan ahead so you have enough.   

I plan to experiment. I plan to make this a very well used appliance. Maybe even  a Zoku blog. Let me know if you buy one — we’ll chat about it.

A Savor-ite

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I bought lemon tea cookies from Costco called Sweet Williams. They are bite-size balls of crumbly, buttery pastry coated liberally with powder sugar. I ripped open the box and threw one in my mouth.

I’m telling you, this is a cookie worth searching out and stocking Up. They are reminiscent of the Lemon Coolers that you can find in most grocery store’s cookie aisle but a Master Baker has said, “Let’s ramp that recipe up a notch or two.” 

Careful, if you just throw one in your mouth without chewing, the dough goes straight to the roof of your mouth. You will then experience the same sensation that a dog has when given a spoonful of peanut butter. All and all there are worst experiences in life, I’d say.