Cucumber and chili pepper popsiclePassing through the farmer's market on our way back from pupusas, we came across a new popsicle stand. After a year of applying for permits, two guys (one of whom is a preschool teacher) have opened up Pleasant Pops. Clearly aimed at the foodie farmers' market crowd, they offered strawberry rhubard and cucumber chili ( I had the latter). It was certainly memorable and creative . . . the cucumber part is refreshing (cucumber water is nice on a hot day, right?) but the spiciness of the chili made it a little odd. I just don't think a popsicle is a good vessel for spiciness. Still, I like that they're pushing the envelope a bit and would look forward to tasting their future creations if I lived in DC.
I just had one of the pepino con chile paletas this weekend and there were even seeds in it -- validating it's true cucumber flavor! It was a surprising cool treat with an aftertaste not to soon be forgotten...mmmmm chile.
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