Mum/Son Firework Date night
My memories of Angel Delight Desserts are nothing but happy. And in the mid-80s Angel Delight was the height of sophistication in our house. A real treat, no less! Mum tells me it was often used as a trendy way to make trifle. And I once ate a whole pack of butter saying it was “Angel Delight”. Mmmmmm…
Angel Delight is one of those things that you’d have had to have grown up on Mars not to have a memory of. So, I asked the Mums’ Days Community on Facebook for their memories, and how fabulous they were! Plus a few interesting recipe ideas too (Bailey’s Ice Cream made with Butterscotch Angel Delight, anyone?! Errrr, yes please Elaine!)!
Some Angel Delight Moments from the Mums’ Days FB wall (I couldn’t quite capture them all!!)
Angel Delight Moments … trying out the Bubblegum flavour
Fast forward to today…
“I had some butterscotch Angel Delight last year. It was disgusting, of course, but wonderful with it.” Heston Blumenthal (5th Nov)
How very dare he?!
We have been sent some Angel Delight by Britmums… The brand new Bubblegum flavour (now in Tesco stores nationwide. 3 for £1.20 people!). I’m not going to lie this sounds both disgusting and wonderful.
Gabriella has a penchant for Bubblegum flavoured things and I always give it a try but the most recent thing was an ice lolly. I kid you not, it was like licking cotton wool. I couldn’t understand how something wet could taste dry. A very strange sensation! But nonetheless I was definitely up for a bit of Bubblegum Angel Delight. Surely this master of the fluffy dessert could do it justice?
This post is actually a competition so I’ve been wracking my brain for ages to come up with something super inventive and original…there are so many wonderful ideas out there (not least the other entries for this competition!), I couldn’t possibly even try and reinvent the wheel here.
Ultimately, I have decided to take it back to basics and create some new Angel Delight Moments with Reuben…with a little added spark!
Firstly making Angel Delight is a doddle, (unless you’re me – I literally look like I’ve never held a whisk before!), so I give you… a dummy’s guide to making Angel Delight.
Mum and Son Firework Date night with Angel Delight
Reuben and I were home alone on Bonfire Night; Mike’s away with work and Gabby’s at her mum’s. I thought this would be a lovely opportunity for us to enjoy a little Mum/Son quality time. If I know my son, and I do, his favourite thing in the whole world is dessert. Thank you Angel Delight, that’s the treat sorted.
At just over two he is not a massive fan of fireworks. From a distance they’re OK but right above your head? “No thank you” he kept telling me at the weekend, bless him, so I quickly took him back in the house!
For our little date night, I made up a couple of portions of Angel Delight and added a little bit of our own spark (without so much bang) to enjoy together…
Between you and me, the bubblegum flavour was wonderful (scrap the disgusting bit, what does Heston know anyway?! Ha!). I knew Angel Delight would know how to make it work…not too strong a flavour and satisfyingly creamy! Yes, this dessert isn’t for everyone and certainly not everyday, but as a treat? Yes please!
And, then we watched a few fireworks from the comfort of his bedroom window with a cuddle. Perfect date night!
So hard to get a shot of a toddler in the dark – but I like how focused he looks in this picture!
{and I ate the rest of the Angel Delight afterwards – shhhh don’t tell anyone!}
This post is an entry for #AngelDelightMoments Linky Challenge
Do you have any Angel Delight moments, memories or awesome recipes to share?!
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I LOVE this post, you clever thing. You have brought back lots of happy Angel Delight moments. I need to make some Angel Delight moments with Baby! xxx
You do!! Have a date night 😉 Thank you Aby, really appreciate your feedback xxx
Love this so much, you’ve made me want to get right to Tesco to buy some immediately (and I never thought I’d feel that way about bubble gum flavour anything)! Angel Delight holds so many wonderful memories for me too and I adore your date night-those sparklers are gorgeous! Your post is totally originally and your videos are fab, you’re a natural in front of the camera x
Gosh, thank you Vicki! I must say, I am enjoying all the videos 🙂 I’m glad the basic-nature of the recipe didn’t put you off! And, honestly, I didn’t think I’d like the bubblegum either – you’re meant to chew it not eat it, right?! But honestly, it was yum!! (these’s a wee bit left in the fridge that I keep dipping into!) xx
Mmm I love Angel Delight. It was literally the highlight of mine and my brother’s culinary existences when we were young’uns. Bubblegum flavour sounds so weird that it must be good. Love the sparklers, very 70s!x
Oooh I hadn’t thought of that Alex, how very fitting 🙂 Weird and good is exactly what this flavour is! Thanks for commenting xxx
So cute!! And lovely to watch the videos and really get to know you and your bubbly personality. Good luck in the competition xx
I love the fact that Reuben continues to eat his angel delight as you get blinded by a sparkler. Shows how good it was. Great post Han. X
Great videos Hannah, Rueben is so cute! I love the sparklers.
Bless Reuben’s little face! For the second year running, Kaitlyn fell asleep (in the cold and rain outside) mid display, although the really loud ones did make her a bit upset… Not sure about bubblegum flavour I’ll be honest! I might just stick with what I know for now…
Ah Angel Delight! Damn, I loved this stuff when I was a nipper. It was always such a treat to have it. Glad to hear it’s making a bit of a comeback!
Lovely post darling – you look like a pro with that whisk I thought! Love the sparklers too xxx
Ooh I’ve come over all 80s, this was my pudding du jour as a ten year old, I looooved the butterscotch one, Joss hasn’t yet been introduced to the delights yet! Lovely vids and a date night with R sounds sweet!
I love the idea of a mother and son date night – quality time with sparkles too. Commenting for myself and on behalf of BritMums and thanking you for taking part