Comments on: Dark Chocolate Pandan Lamingtons with Pistachio and Salted Caramel Glass

By: Sanjana

Sanjana — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 21:12:48 +0000

In reply to Priti.

Hi Priti. Thanks for your comment. I try to ensure all of my recipes are accessible to readers from all over the world and this often means that I will include ingredients that are widely available yet do not compromise on quality. Many of my readers cannot buy fresh pandan and if it is found, it is very expensive and just not practical so if you do feel you must use fresh pandan leaves, please feel free to make your own substitutions as necessary – of course, omitting the chocolate if you genuinely do find this combination offensive. Having said this, I believe that the pandan extract (please note, extract was used in this recipe – not essence or flavouring) is perfect for a recipe such as this. I do hope you find something you like and again, many thanks for your comment.

By: Priti

Priti — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:25:06 +0000

I am SE Asian and let me say that we never use pandan flavoring, and even after I have relocated to Middle East-I find fresh pandan leaves (usually imported from Thailand) Pandan grows year round and how we Asians make pandan extract for any kind of cooking (mostly Asian dessert) of it is to blend it to a smooth puree with water and then sieve it. You get the pandan extract. Personally I find it offensive that you have used pandan with chocolate, its like mixing mint with something awful like peach or mango. It just doesn’t go together. Pandan is meant to go with sticky rice, coconut milk and palm sugar. Period. On the other hand, your blog does have some great recipes.

By: Kathy Gori

Kathy Gori — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:21:54 +0000

what an amazing cake!!! I've never had a lamington but I'd certainly like to try it. I adore pandan and always have some in the cupboard. The salted caramel glass is a little scary to me but it looks so worth it. I have almost the same vegan chocolate cake recipe so I suppose I'm destined to give this a try

By: Farida

Farida — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:55:01 +0000

That so good recipe love pandan and smell goods, thanks for share.

farida
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By: Giulia

Giulia — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:45:13 +0000

Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Greetings from Milan (Italy)
by Giulia
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By: Janet Rudolph

Janet Rudolph — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:17:13 +0000

So beautiful, and I'll bet it's delicious! Fabulous post.

By: JoyceLYH

JoyceLYH — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:32:58 +0000

Very pretty presentation. Love your cutlery!

By: dining room tables

dining room tables — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:48:09 +0000

This is really something so cool! I love sweets a lot and I am really craving after seeing this.

By: Devadeva Mirel

Devadeva Mirel — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:45:43 +0000

you are awesome!

By: 5 Star Foodie

5 Star Foodie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:09:11 +0000

Wow, these are absolutely spectacular!!! I love the idea of salted caramel and pistachio glass!