Summer on a Stick: Homemade Popsicles

Ah, childhood popsicles: plastic tubes and rainbow-colored tongues. Nowadays, those who steer clear of high-fructose corn syrup have endless options, but it comes at a price. An eight-pack of organic popsicles may cost well over ten dollars, though the recipes are basic and the boxes are lightweight; all packaging, no product. When King of Pops opened in Richmond, I appreciated  their ingenuity. Their pineapple habanero and sweet tea with lemonade were the answer to those humid summer days. But people who love to cook are naturally curious about flavor combinations. and it wasn't long before I fell down the rabbit...