The Heirloom Kitchen

Hibiscus Granita

You don’t have to chase the ice cream truck for a cold cone to cool you down this summer. You can beat the heat with a cold icy treat you make right at home. Granitas are a snap to make and this hibiscus- flavored one introduces an exciting burst of tart goodness.

Technically, eating something cold does not cool our bodies down overall. We certainly feel cooler at first, but a few minutes later as …