The term vanilla carries a multifaceted presence in literature, effortlessly bridging the gap between the culinary and the metaphorical. In many passages, it serves as an essential flavoring agent, transforming simple recipes into delightful confections—from adding a teaspoon to a custard to being the key ingredient in a dessert’s aroma, as seen when it flavors milk and sugar mixtures [1] and thickens a milk-based custard [2]. Yet, its application extends beyond the kitchen; authors sometimes invoke “plain vanilla” to evoke an unadorned, straightforward quality, as in references to unembellished texts [3] or when character traits are humorously compared to a familiar ice cream flavor [4]. This dual usage not only underscores vanilla’s tangible role in food but also its symbolic capacity to articulate notions of simplicity and ordinary charm.