The Simplicity of Vanilla

The simplicity of Vanilla

Have you ever taken a spoonful of vanilla ice cream and savored it? Ever? Why I question this is because there is something in Vanilla which is special to it. That ‘uniqueness’ which you may not find in any other flavor of ice cream~ And that perhaps is its sheer simplicity.

It just occurred to me that the reason why Vanilla ice cream is the cheapest of the innumerable flavors and exotic desserts you get in an ice cream cart or parlor is because it’s so easy and simple to make. Well I’ll go a step further and say that Vanilla perhaps shares a lot in common with the “common man”. Oh yes!

We all are so simple yet extra- ordinary in our own beautiful ways.  Lost among a variety of flavors we forget that we had that uniqueness in us which others never possessed. We forgot that our common, silly things, the way we act and behave were “our” strengths. Enamored by the beauty and the crunchiness of other flavors like Butterscotch, Caramel and nuts, and the sweetness of the fruits found in Tutty Fruity and Strawberry, we forgot that it was vanilla that started the trend of ice creams.( Go ahead read b/w the lines:)

The most basic of the lot, yet most simple and beautiful- that is Vanilla for you and me.

Off late, I have developed a taste and respect for this flavor, reason being it can
 be topped with many a things to make the most good-looking and delicious desserts. Take two scoops of Vanilla with freshly diced mango cubes and voila your dessert is ready. If you are really a “fruity” person then add strawberries and other berries, pineapple, kiwi and make it more colorful.

And then there is the most scintillating combination of vanilla ice cream with a brownie. Oh! Simply heavenly. It’s so romantic a combination, don’t you think? The warmness of the brownie and the coldness of the ice cream, giving rise to flavors that only our taste buds could feel.

Somehow today I feel really grateful for my taste buds….for making me feel how special it is to enjoy food. Hand cooked food as well as those made by others. And yes, had I not had these taste buds, well then how would I appreciate food- that which I love to make, to eat and to try.

So dear Vanilla people ( Yes! That’s what I’m gonna call all of you now, I’m one of them too) have a great week. Cherish your uniqueness and simplicity, coz  YOU ARE SPECIAL!