Vanilla Ice Cream Day is observed annually on July 23rd. In North America and Europe the most common use of vanilla flavoring is for ice cream, and many people consider it to be the "default" or "plain" flavor. Sales in ice cream parlors are more variable, as new flavors come and go, but about three times as many people call vanilla their favorite compared to chocolate, the runner-up.
There are different types of ice cream according to the flavoring used. Regular vanilla ice cream is flavored by natural vanilla extract. If the ice cream is flavored with vanillin from natural vanilla, it is referred to as vanilla flavored ice cream. If the ice cream is flavored with artificial vanillin, it is called artificially flavored vanilla ice cream.
Jefferson produced a handwritten copy of a vanilla ice cream recipe in the 1780′s, which is now housed at the Library of Congress. The Thomas Jefferson ice cream is available at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.
To celebrate Vanilla Ice Cream, indulge yourself with several scoops of vanilla ice cream. You can top it with flavored syrup or sweet sauce, whipped cream, fruits, or sprinkles but it will taste delicious even without any toppings.
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