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PHOTO COURTESY POP CULTURE ARTISAN POPS
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PHOTO COURTESY ASATO FAMILY SHOP
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Hot weather makes me crave cool desserts more than usual. And I know I’m not alone. Beat the heat this summer with some of these frozen finds — and mark your calendars because some of these seasonal snacks are bound to sell out.
What’s poppin’?
Pop Culture Artisan Pops emerged last year as an online-only business selling ice pops in unique flavors, but they can now be found at Aloha Farm Lovers’ Pearlridge farmers market every Saturday. One of the business’s newest flavors, Whatamelon, is Pop Culture’s first multilayered pop with a watermelon base and dual-layered sweet cream “rind” that features a dash of green tea. Cookie in De Coconut, a collaboration between three Aloha Farms Lovers vendors, just released this past week. Visit popcultureap.com to preorder.
Doughn’t you want some?
Edible (1960 Kapiolani Blvd.) is known for its ready-to-eat cookie dough and house-made specialty cookies. If you want to treat yourself, order the cookie dough sundae ($7), which features two flavors, locally sourced soft serve and a topping of your choice. Cookie Monster — a blue-hued mix of housemade chocolate chip cookies and Oreos — and ube haupia made with real Okinawan sweet potato are especially popular among customers. Call 808-947-7263 or visit its Instagram (@ediblehonolulu) for more info.
Pucker power
Summer means mango season, and Asato Family Shop (1306 Pali Hwy.) is bringing back its mango-themed flavors for all of July. Pucker up and get ready for the return of Makaha Mango, Mango Ban-go — yes, that’s mango with Orange Bang — and Mango Pineapple with Li Hing Chamoy sauce. Owner Neale Asato also says the local business will have mango specials throughout the month, announced on Instagram (@asatofamily), so keep your eyes peeled. Diehard mango lovers might want to preorder online at asatofamilyshop.com/shop.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta’s column features a variety of tips and insider knowledge about Oahu’s dining scene. Follow Kelli on Instagram (@kellishiromabraiotta).