About that cake...the philosophical version

There are many opportunities in life that allow us to see beyond what is immediately presented to our outer sight. One of those for me was 'the cake.' The 'recipe' for seeing beyond was pink, gold and white. More specifically soft raspberry pink, glistening apricot gold, and almond white. Color, form and texture can be masterfully orchestrated to reveal to our taste buds the beauties of creation. When fully experienced, these fruits of nature nourish our bodies as well as the spirit. One might think about almonds for instance.  Almond trees grow from a seemingly simple seed, referred to as an 'almond,' which is thought of as a nut in culinary terms, but apparently is not a true nut in the world of biology.  You know, if this nut was not so delicious and nutritious we might not even care about such distinctions. What is so beautiful to me is that a seed has the intelligence to reproduce itself, to multiply and multiply, on and on. One tree, many fruits, many seeds.  And speaking of multiplicity and the abundance we have the *velutinous goodness of almond butter, almond creme, frangipane, almond milk, and oh yes, almond cake. You see, a seemingly simple sublime cake might reveal to one's consciousness the greater mysteries of nature. Did you ever wonder why it is, that all around us is exhibited the amazing abundance and beauty of nature?

*velutinous

a synonym for velvety