American pop culture is often succumbed to clichés and oft-time behind the times. I find that to be the case in so many facets of our daily developments and news. If it’s not “new” fashion trends (a friend mentioned learning of Eugenia Kim—a fabulous NY hat designer—and one I’ve known about for 10 years), it’s art or food. Yes, even food.

Let’s talk about food for the sake of this food blog and column. Food becomes popular in stages. Certain things celebrate 15 minutes of fame, no matter where it is originated; but of course, there are classics and timeless dishes and techniques that transcend the globe. There ingredients, plates, and the simplest culturally associated foods that need not be introduced any time or place.

The taco is one of them; a real pizza pie is another and coq au vin is a great example of that type internationally accepted, or at least, known dish.

It’d be nice if that were the case for most of what we eat, but that would hardly make our culinary findings exciting and adventurous. Case in point for today is the paleta, or fruit ice popsicle. An icy, if you will.

Finish reading about this “new IT” treat on today’s food column on Latina.com. Thanks!