Chill out in New Orleans

Pop that in your mouth and suck it! It’s getting to be that time of year again…summer!  Temperatures are rising.  In New Orleans the temperatures can reach 100 degrees for prolonged periods of time…such as…August.  At night we might have a low of 86°!  And don’t get me started on the humidity  So how can you keep your cool when things get hot under the collar?  How about a gourmet Popsicle?  Yes, I know what you’re thinking and I thought it too, “Gourmet Popsicle? Now I’ve heard it all.”

But stop in to Meltdown at 508 Dumaine St. (near Decatur) and you will be amazed.  First, their popsicles are not only tasty and refreshing but good for you!  They use organic products with no chemicals or hormones or any of that other nasty stuff.  And their flavours!  I first had the Mango Pomegranate.  It was like there was a party in my mouth and everyone was invited.  Fruity, Frozen and yummy!  Most recently I tried a creamy popsicle and opted for the Saffron Rosewater.  It was like a frosty chilled perfume on a stick!  And here are some of their others: Strawberry Basil, Chocolate Wasabi, Canteloupe Lavender…you just can’t believe what they come up with and how good they taste! As well as popsicles they also offer fresh squeezed lemonade and wheat grass shots.  Keep your eyes open and your wits about you because their store front is tiny but something you definitely don’t want to miss in the dog days of a New Orleans summer.  Open every day from 12-6 (except when they’re not) it’s a perfect place to stop before you go to the French Market!