The afternoon was off to a satisfying start , but there was more frosty fruit to sample . Next up was KIC POP , a small cart offering a handful of premium pops near the entrance to The Water Works Park at Buffalo Bayou . This was actually one of six Kic Pop carts conveniently rotated around town . By the time we arrived at the park , the cart was down to two flavors : Cookies and Cream and Mango Tajin . We opted to sample something new and went with the Mango Tajin . Tajin , a Mexican seasoning comprised of chile , salt and lime , added a fantastic savory component that balanced out the sweet mango . The kiddo , skeptical at first , ended up loving the combo , but soon became distracted by the fact we were in a huge , enticing park utopia and succinctly took off to explore while I was “ forced ” to devour the remaining frozen goodness . www . kicpops . com
After the park , we took off on somewhat of a departure from the ice pop marathon , deciding to try out another popular spot called NU ICE & DRINKS , located a short jaunt down Westheimer from The Galleria , specializing in Nu Ice or “ Ribbon Ice ” as well as an assortment of other refreshing goodies . According to their site , Nu Ice takes 10 hours of preparation and “ has a consistency of ice cream , the deep rich taste of gelato , and melts in your mouth like snow .” After sampling the goods , we agreed . It really was unlike anything any of us had tried before . The “ Vanilla Milk ,” drizzled with condensed milk , chocolate sauce and served with fresh strawberries and crumbled Oreos , was fantastic . Additionally , the “ Sea Salt Caramel Ice ” with almond slices , Oreos and a caramel drizzle was gooey and creamy and sweet just like the best sundae you ’ ve ever had . At this point in the day , we were incredibly thirsty , so we opted for a few beverages as well . Riley raved about the simple and refreshing watermelon juice . “ It ’ s like the best , juiciest bite of watermelon filled up in a cup !” My wife thoroughly enjoyed the Pina Colada – a kid-friendly / mother-approved concoction with
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