Good cook or not, there’s something about a mother’s cooking that makes it especially delicious even if its as uninspiring as…leftovers! Infused with love, every dish retains the taste of memory that will remain with the child for the rest of his life.

This Mother’s Day, share the wonderful experience of making a meal for each other and strengthen the bonds of love with your child in our “Cooking With Mum” session. Learn to make easy to recreate dishes:- Begedel (meat patties), Pumpkin & Spinach Curry and a scrumptious Coconut & Passion Fruit Tart. Session includes a complimentary Guided Tour of the garden and a TSG Souvenir Gift for mums. Limited places so book early!

Date: 12th May 2013
Time: 9am-1pm
Price: RM350 per mother + 1 child (min 8 years)
Menu: Heart-shaped Begedels (meat patties) + Pumpkin & Spinach Curry + Coconut & Passion Fruit Tart
Chef: Rohana Turner
For reservations kindly call 04-8811 797 or email michelle@tropicalspicegarden.com

Celebrating World Water Day 2013
Date: 23 Mar (Sat)
Time: 10am – 4pm
Age: 7 – 12
Price: RM50 nett includes materials, lunch and Slides&Ladders game
Contact: Joyces Chuah education@tropicalspicegarden.com
Tel: (6)04-8811 797

World Water Day (22 March) is celebrated to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocates sustainable measures for freshwater resources. Covering 70% of the earth’s surface and only 2.5% is freshwater. As a life sustaining element, water has its many purposes and aspects: drinking, washing and food processing.

As part of our initiative to raise awareness on the conservation of our natural resources, Tropical Spice Garden will be holding a FUN & ENGAGING 1-day workshop for children aged 7 – 12. Activities include DIY Water Filter, Melodies of Water & Water Art. For bookings and enquiries kindly email Joyces Chuah at education@tropicalspicegarden.com or call (6)04-8811 797.

Through these fun and entertaining activities, children will not only get to explore their creative talents but also get to discover the auspicious significance behind the Chinese New Year festivities and traditions.

Our halfday workshops starts next week and are suitable for ages 6-12. Details as below:

Date: 26th Jan, Saturday
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Price: RM35 per child inc of snacks, materials, entrance to garden and Slides & Ladders gameboard
Contact: 604-8811 797 (Joyces)
Email: education@tropicalspicegrden.com

Renowned for her culinary skills and meticulous attention to detail, thanks to her Nyonya heritage, Bee Lee has authored recipes books that have met with critical acclaim.

She has also conducted master cooking classes at Beaconfield, Fremantle Australia and Perth’s TAFE College.

Classes will be held on Jan 13th, 20th and Feb 1st. For bookings kindly call (6)04 – 8811 797 or visit www.tropicalspicegarden/spice-cooking-school for more details.

The former air stewardess who learnt to cook at the age of 12, began to teach after moving to Melbourne with her Aussie husband. There she enjoyed hosting weekly potluck dinners with guests whipping up a myriad of Malay Fusion dishes under her guidance.

Starting this January 12th, Rohana will be sharing tips and techniques on creating simple but tasty Malaysian meals. Her first class, Malay Wedding Feast will feature local festive favourites; Ayam Masak Merah, Tomato Rice and Pineapple Salad.

Amongst her signature dishes to look forward to are Rohana’s Special Lamb Curry, Ayam Masak Lemak (Creamy Chicken Curry) and Begedil (meat & vegetable patties as pic below).For class schedule kindly visit our website at www.tropicalspicegarden.com/spice-cooking-school or call (6) 04 – 8811 797 to book.

Even in this digital age, the art of writing is not completely forgotten or unappreciated. If anything else, its scarcity has made it even more precious and valued. So pick up that pen and start writing.

With TSG’s beautifully designed notecards, you won’t even have to say much. Portraying a vibrant array of the garden’s flora and lush surroundings the images are mesmerizing and expressive in themselves. Featuring 16 designs by Marni Zainodin, the cards can be used for a variety of events and occasions. They are available individually (RM4.50 per piece) or in sets of 4 (RM16) and 8 (RM28).