Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.

Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos. This statement has never been more true than when one is on vacation. The idea of a day without ice cream can throw even the most civilized adult into a temper tantrum of sorts. It stands to reason that when taking a respite from the mundane that ice cream becomes a necessity.

You can leave behind schedules, carpools, homework, workout regiments and you can even leave the beds unmade. The mornings can start slowly, the nights can linger on, the sunsets can call you to the sea's edge and you can freely answer. You begin to plan your days around a visit to the local ice cream palace. It was on a cool summer night that the heavens opened up and shed light into the darkness and chased the chaos away. The most wonderful woman opened up her window and offered us deliverance from the mundane. Twenty plus flavors, ranging from Coconut Chip to Bordeaux Cherry tempt even the most serious of dieters. After some debate and many tasty samples later, an order is placed. The ice cream devotees pile back into the car, satisfied with their creamy piece of Heaven, ready to head home with their treasure.

As we ready ourselves for bed, having filled our bellies and our memories, we think about our next trip. Will we stick to our usual order or will we branch out into more exotic flavors? We have calmly fell into a routine, ending many a night at The Vanilla Bean Creamery, here in Cape May. It is tucked slightly outside of town, a quick trip over the bridge, a daring U-turn and you are there. The novice ice creamer may attempt to go before 5pm, but will be turned away by the purple OPEN DAILY 5PM sign. Some may be annoyed at this and not make the trip back, but for those that do a new routine will be born. Every flavor is carefully made on premise during the morning and afternoon hours. You can taste the fresh milk and lack of preservatives in every spoonful. Tomorrow is Friday, we anticipate a crowd so we will contemplate our flavor choice while we sleep and be one of the first to arrive at 5pm sharp.

Good Night, and Sweet Dreams