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(Credit: Williams-Sonoma)The leaves may be turning and the clocks fallen back, but that doesn't mean good frozen treats have to go away. Especially frozen pops that are homemade. When you make them yourself, you can control exactly what goes in there, allowing you to make them as healthy (or not) as you desire. All you need is a mold of some sort, your favorite juice, and a freezer. Except now, you don't even need a freezer.
OK, a freezer is still necessary to make frozen pops, but you don't need to make them in the freezer. The Zoku Quick Pop Maker is a handy little device that makes frozen treats right on the countertop. Without using electricity, ingredients freeze in the cast-aluminum molds, as a proprietary solution sealed inside the base does its magic. The contraption needs to be prechilled for about 24-hours to do its thing, but once put to use, it can make several rounds of frozen pops at a time.
The whole process is perfect for kids, especially those with a mad scientist streak in them. Parents should like that they have complete control over the ingredients. From juices to yogurt and even fruits, the homemade pops are a clever way to keep celebrating summer all year round.
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In high school and college, I finally discovered the arcade classics, and my all-time favorite was Pac-Man. It was easy enough for me to master, and just complicated enough to be challenging and interesting. I'd visit arcades with friends and plunk quarter after quarter into the machine, just to get the chance to guide my favorite yellow big-mouthed friend toward the glowing dots and frightened ghosts.
Now, with college behind me, the obligations of work and home keep me from spending too much time playing video games, but some manufacturers have found a way for me to continue appreciating them while I'm taking care of more pressing activities.
Case in point: this Pac-Man oven mitt. It's a simple design that lets you channel your inner child while baking cookies or roasting poultry. And from Pac-Man's perspective, what he's aiming for is an improvement: I can't imagine that those white dots taste as good as homemade chocolate chip cookies!
The Pac-Man oven mitt was created by Fred. It's silicone, so it can withstand temperatures of up to 450 Fahrenheit and is dishwasher safe. It's available for about $15.
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