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How do you beat the summertime heat? Popsicles! Store-bought or home-made, these icy treats have made heroes of many a parent, babysitter, or grandparent on a sweltering summers day. Frozen juice pops are a mainstay in many homes. Strawbarb Pops, made with yogurt and some of our tastiest seasonal fruit, will be a delicious and wholesome addition to your repertoire.

Of course heroes need refreshment, too. Thats why everyone will enjoy these big-batch, make-ahead tall drinks. Orange Lemonade has a breezy, citrus character. Raspberry Ginger Cooler will make your taste buds pop.

Looking for a cure for a summertime thirst? Look no further

STRAWBARB POPS

This low-cal treat is thoroughly refreshing for adults and kids alike.

Stir together

1 c. strawberry yogurt

1 c. stewed rhubarb

1 c. applesauce

c. finely chopped strawberries

Spoon into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.

ORANGE LEMONADE

Serves 16

In a medium saucepan, combine

4 c. sugar

4 c. water

Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Remove zest from

9 lemons

4 oranges

(This is easiest when the fruit is chilled. Use a vegetable peeler to remove zest in strips. Make sure to cut away any of the white pith from the strips since its bitter-tasting.) Add zest to the hot sugar syrup, along with

juice squeezed from lemons and oranges

Let stand at room temperature overnight.

Strain mixture into a glass container, discarding solids. Refrigerate syrup until needed, up to one week.

To mix, fill 16 tall glasses with ice cubes. Divide syrup evenly between them. Top with sparkling water. Stir to combine.

Variations:

1. For added colour, add a splash of black currant syrup or some sliced strawberries to each glass.

2. Toss in a few fresh mint leaves and muddle them with the ice cubes before adding the sparkling water.

RASPBERRY GINGER COOLER

Serves 12

In a medium saucepan, place

4-10 oz. (300g) packages frozen raspberries

Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Press mixture through a sieve to remove seeds, using the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in

6 oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate

Chill thoroughly.

To serve, divide syrup between 12 ice-filled glasses. Top with chilled ginger ale and stir.