Homemade Popsicles

I know it is Christmas and chilly...but sometimes it is nice to have a cool treat out of season.  On our recent vacation to Phuket, Thailand, homemade popsicles were handed out to the children 4 times a day at the pool.  My son loved them and I can't wait to make them for him at home.

 

Growing up we used to make orange juice popsicles from concentrate. We had the little plastic trays that we would fill and place in the freezer.  At the resort they used a stainless steal version. I found this online at ONYX for only $35 usd.

 But, I got to thinking....(maybe it is the New Orleans girl in me) adult popsicles would be fantastic...what about an eggnog popsicle or cranberry vodka  for the holidays?

Here is a link with over 30 popsicles ideas....enjoy!

Watermelon and Coconut in Thailand

On a recent trip to Thailand I saw this truck: full to the brim with watermelons. 

Watermelon never goes out of season around here. 

It is always delicious, juicy and sweet.

 

We love watermelon and so do elephants! 

Here I am feeding this "baby" elephant watermelon.

We all ate our fill of fresh fruit while in Phuket, my son enjoyed a fresh coconut each morning with breakfast.   

Coconuts in the tree. 

Each morning we watched a man climb the trees and cut down the coconuts. 

 

Coconuts used as decoration.

We stayed at a fabulous resort. The JW Marriot and Vacation Club in Phuket, Thailand. It was the best

resort I have ever been to. It hit all the marks-there was nothing I would have done differently.  I had no negative comments. I cannot wait to share more details on this fabulous resort. My husband and I began planning our next trip to Thailand half-way through our visit.