SPICE KITCHEN – Weekly Cooking Demos!
Spices beaming in the sunlight
December Menu 2009
Asam pedas ikan (sour and spicy fish)
Kerabu udang (prawn herb salad)
What happens when a self taught food and history enthusiast meets with a garden sanctuary growing spices? I suppose the title has given it all away and sure - it’s most obvious – cooking demos!
Naz and I met at the recent cultural heritage trails workshop which was run by Penang Heritage Trust. And as a firm believer that all things happen for a reason, I had the good fortune of meeting Nazlina Hussin, a rather remarkable woman who has taught herself the art of web mastery, site hosting and development and how to be financially independent – all from her website she has tirelessly nurtured in cyberspace. Needless to say, cooking classes at the gardens was a natural progression and with our combined energy – a real force to reckon with, I say!
Shiny, happy Nazlina
The difference with our cooking demos are that Nazlina actually delves in to secrets kept from generations and also the cultural significance of the utensils and ingredients used. It’s more than just watching how beautiful dishes are assembled but rather an exploration into the many layers that have created a culture through our well loved cuisine.
Naz’s personal touch and rapport with people will immediately make people feel at ease and fall in love with cooking so many women perceive as the most dreaded chore worldwide.
Our cooking classes began in late June and we have had the support true fans of Tropical Spice Garden including Margaret Gaspar from Holiday Tours and Kim Manta-Khaira who have left us floored with their wonderful and encouraging comments from first hand experience.
The location over looking the bay views with Naz’s warmth exuding from her tales and food has ensured a memorable visit for each of our participants thus far.
Girls in 'sambal' action
Margaret’s visiting journalist guest from Australia, Samille Mitchell, commented that out of the 3 packed days in Penang, the most memorable experience was at Tropical Spice Garden and the cooking demo! What a compliment!
Cooking Demo Quick Bites:
- Every TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY @ 9am
- Itinerary:
9am – 10am Guided Tour
10am – 12.30pm Cooking Demo
12.30 – 1.00pm Lunch!
December Menu 2009
Asam pedas ikan (sour and spicy fish)
Kerabu udang (prawn herb salad)
at only RM120 per head all inclusive
For more information log onto http://www.pickles-and-spices.com/cooking-traditional-food-class.html
or call Tropical Spice Garden at 04-8811797.
Book early to avoid disappointment!
The Grand Finale
Jul 13th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback
Jul 21st, 2009 at 9:04 am
Hi Derek,
here are more photos of the students who had the sessions with us.
Photos and testimonials.
Hope to meet you one day
Jul 23rd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hi Nazlina,
We are a group of 4 travelling over to Penang in December from Australia and are looking forward to visiting you very much! See you then.
Regards Jan
Jul 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
looking at the pictures, it’s as if i were there again
beautiful place, and great food..
thanks, again, nazlina!
Jul 29th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Hey Jan, great great – we’ll keep you posted on the upcoming recipes and menus! Kat
Jul 29th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Kim…sorry I missed you the other day…did Naz or any of the girls show how we have used your exceptional comment on our flier?
Kudos to you
Aug 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I really like your blog and i respect your work. I’ll be a frequent visitor.
Oct 20th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Thank you and your site for your support.