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The Bucket List: Ashton's Popsicle Recipe

Every season we make a bucket list of activities to check off in the months ahead. When we need some inspiration for a quick, delicious popsicle recipe, we turned to our friend and all-star chef Ashton Keefe. She's not only a chef, but also an on-air culinary instructor and food stylist. See how Ashton gets to add another satisfying check mark to her bucket list (without spilling on her all-white look).

I love the idea of transforming juices and smoothies into pops. Summer is the best time of the year for non-cooking cooking. I take whatever looks freshest at the market, allow it to macerate (sweat out all that good juice!) with a bit of sugar, blend and freeze. Couldn’t be easier.

In a recipe I always look for what’s in season and then what would look pretty. I’m a firm believer that we eat with our eyes first. It not only has to taste good, but look good.

The easiest, simplest, most delicious ice pops you’ll ever make. Embrace an everyday celebration by placing in a wine glass and topping with bubbles. Need a short cut? Purchase the pops, I won’t tell. Serves six. 4 cups of summer fruit such as peaches, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries 1/4 cup sugar The Directions Place fruit in a large bowl and pour sugar over. Toss and gently smash with the back of a fork. Allow the mixture to sit for 20 minutes until slightly juicy and delicious looking. Puree and pour in pop molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Place pops in glasses and top with bubbles. Instant party!

Best piece of advice when it comes to cooking? Go with your gut! Don’t worry about a recipe or rules, if you stay true to what you like and cook from your heart, everyone will love it. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? New Jersey, although I secretly love when people tell me I “seem Southern.” In what place are you the happiest? The beach. Jersey Shore, Montauk, any body of water with a drink in hand and good company. What’s your favorite outdoor activity? Running, it’s probably the only place besides the kitchen where I am totally relaxed and at ease. What do you never leave the house without? Sunscreen and a book. cats or dogs? Dogs. Instagram crush? So many! Friends like @serenagwolf @bewellwitharielle @laurenblauren @driamurphy. I love the food and wanderlust from @nicole_frazen @local_milk @tovogueorbust @townandcountrymag @lallimusic. What’s the last thing you googled? My horoscope. Sweet or savory? Sweet! If you weren’t a chef what would you be? I’d be a matchmaker! I am such a good matchmaker!

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