17 August is Vanilla Custard Day.
I have to confess that simple, plain, vanilla custard is one of my favourite treats.
It just seems to go so well with just about anything, and enhances the taste.
It may even be true to say that there is nothing quite so tasty as vanilla custard, with its rich creamy texture, and its light and delicious vanilla flavour. Custards are one of the most amazing and versatile desserts ever created, and can be eaten on their own, used to fill pies, and even injected into doughnuts.
I could waffle about its history, but let’s just say it goes back at least as far as the Roman Empire.
This day is the perfect excuse to indulge yourself with this classic.
Vanilla Custard
Update
Oh dear…
It seems there’s a bit of a problem with REAL vanilla.
Ever heard of a ‘vanillionaire’?
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