So long, Otter Pops. The city’s newest summer obsession with Mexican ice pops makes good on Oregon’s fresh fruit and creative chefs.
Wondering if climate change is for real? Visit Portland in June, where an 88-degree day is the new normal. The question is this: how do we cool the heck down? Call them paletas, or just call them fancy ice pops, these traditional Mexican treats featuring fresh fruit and experimental flavors are popping up all over the city. Here are some of our favorites, with a Portland twist or two.
Groundworks Organics: Visit this PSU Saturday Market stalwart for a paleta with fresh ingredients straight from the farm. Matthew Garrison, a farmer and pickling aficianado who has been with Groundworks for three years, creates fresh flavors from leftover fruits and berries, like strawberry, Meyer lemon and rhubarb. Garrison hopes to experiment with cucumber, watermelon and peaches through the dog days of summer.