Tasteful Tuesday

Those of you who watched the news at all last week probably heard an earful of the weather on the east coast...how we were in the middle of a heat wave. I am NOT denying that it was hot, but when it is 106 in Idaho, does anyone hear about it? NO! Even though I live in the east, and I love it, I really think they are just a bunch of babies! Anyway, to help us cool down, I made some yummy cold drinks and popsicles. The first one I remember having (and LOVING) as a kid and the second was a new one I couldn't pass up trying. Both make a lot so get a group together and enjoy an evening treat.

Slush Punch

3-4 cups sugar

1 (46 oz) can pineapple juice

1 (12oz) can lemonade

6 cups water

2 (12 oz) can orange juice

2 bananas, mashed

Boil water and sugar; let cool. Add rest of ingredients and pour into a large container; freeze.

Fill glass 3/4 full with slush and top with 7-up or sprite...or just eat it plain like ice cream. YUM!

**This makes a TON! So make sure you have someone to share it with.

Watermelon Popsicles

2 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded

1 pint fresh strawberries, halved

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice

2-4 cups ice

Put all in blender and blend, blend, blend. Make sure there aren't any big pieces of ice left. You can then enjoy this as a slushie or put it into popsicle molds and freeze. We actually enjoyed them better as popsicles.

Recipe Source: Our Best Bites