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May 6, List of Pickles and Spices Recipes

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:48:37 GMT

List of Pickles and Spices Recipes Available on Pickles and Spices Website

May 6, Pickles and Spices World - Experience a Unique Outlook from a Malaysian Cook

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:31:39 GMT

Pickles and Spices World from the perspective of a Malay cook. Absorb the knowledge, experience the passion and find out why people rave about Malaysian food.

May 5, Tupperware Products.

Sat, 05 May 2012 12:17:59 GMT

Tupperware products-how to determine the best product for your needs.

May 5, Tupperware Manager is your expert and friendly advisor who will tell you all about the products, warranty, replacement and also the best deals.

Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:28 GMT

Tupperware Manager is your expert and friendly advisor who will tell you all you need to know about products, replacement and warranty as well as becoming a Tupperware Distributor.

May 5, Malay Recipe Cards Order Form

Sat, 05 May 2012 08:51:24 GMT

Malay Recipe Cards Order Form

May 5, Malay Recipe Cards by Nazlina Spice Station are on sale now!

Sat, 05 May 2012 08:25:41 GMT

Malay Recipe Cards by Nazlina Spice Station are on sale now, order your copies here.

May 5, How to throw a Tupperware party to maximise your sale, especially for beginners.

Sat, 05 May 2012 02:35:11 GMT

How to throw a Tupperware party to maximise your sale.

Apr 30, Kopi Tiam

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:51:20 GMT

Malaysia's kopi tiam restaurants are unique in the world. Any visitor to Malaysia should have at least once during the visit eat at a kopi tiam place. It's an extremely busy place, especially around lunch time. Food is seldom disappointing though not always the cheapest. But it is a must to experience.

Classic marble-topped furniture at a kopi tiam.

Apr 28, How to Store Spices

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:43:46 GMT

So, how do you store spices? What are the conditions to keep your precious spices fresh? Here's the answer:

My favorite custom kitchen planner. The Modular Mates by Tupperware.

Apr 26, Organic Herbs and Spices

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Find out about organic herbs and spices, why they are different and where you can purchase them.

Special organic food section at a supermarket

Apr 25, Malaysian Pastry

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:05:48 GMT

One of the great things to pick up on the road side is typical Malaysian pastries.... fresh made and always tasty, either curry puff, spring roll, pineapple tarts... try them out when you're in Malaysia!

Apr 23, Malay spices in a nutshell.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:16:29 GMT

Wonder no more. The mysterious spices of Malay cuisine are revealed here. This extensive article gives you a head start on what to buy when you start learning about Malay spices.

Apr 22, Basic Malay Ingredients

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:34:45 GMT

Ready for typical Malay cooking? Don't forget to search the typical Malay ingredients. Check your local market, the best is to get it all fresh!

Apr 22, The Story of Four Italians - One of my best times being a cook.

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:51:20 GMT

An amazing experience I had with four Italians. Read on and see how it becomes such an unforgetable experience.

Apr 21, Barbecue Techniques

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:21:14 GMT

Malaysians love barbecue. We are using several different techniques to get different tastes...

Apr 20, What is spicy curry?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:48:59 GMT

Spicy curry comes in many forms with a blend of numerous herbs and spices. Every region in Asia has its own version of curry. From the Middle East to China, we find many types of curry. The ingredients usually consist of curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, tamarind and coconut milk or yogurt. Read more ...

A typical lunch with spicy curry.

Apr 19, Malaysia seafood

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:38:41 GMT

The Malaysian cuisine has it's own way of preparing seafood. It's not surprising that the Malaysians love seafood as in the whole country seafood is so easy available and always fresh!

Apr 19, Seafood Recipe - Crab in Pineapple Curry

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:15:55 GMT

This is a wonderful tasty dish! One you really want to try out for yourself. Recipe includes photos what it will look like.

Remove top shell by lifting it away by hand

Apr 17, Malay traditional food

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:23:43 GMT

Malay traditional food made by Malay people in Malaysia. There are some interesting facts that you might not know yet.

A myriad of kuih-muih (sweet and savory cakes)
originally from the Malay people. The Nyonyas
also claim some of these and they are known as
"Nyonya kuih" too. Even though they may look alike,
there is a subtle difference in terms of colors,
taste and also the kind of ingredients used.

Apr 16, What is briyani? What are the types of Briyani

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:07:23 GMT

As I write on my briyani page ... There are many types of briyani (also spelled biryani or biriyani). Briyani is an elaborate rice dish from India which came from the influence of the rich tradition of Moghul dynasty. Here is a lot more:

Apr 14, Homemade Kaya

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:08:54 GMT

Kaya? Kaya! Popular in Malaysia. But what is it? It is a rich custard made with coconut milk, sugar and eggs and everyone loves it!

Beautiful, rich homemade kaya.

Apr 14, Penang Market Tour

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:01:07 GMT

The Nazlina Spice Station offers a great cooking class but before you start cooking preparation is needed. So, we visit first the wet market and learn about the local customs and what there is to get at the market in Penang.

Under these colorful umbrellas, you can buy almost
anything to brew a nutritious soup.

Feb 2, What shud i do?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:25:56 GMT

I've been using tupperware since when schooling time. Now, i become actively buying this product for myself and my children. Though i became a consultant,

Jan 2, Cooking Traditional Food Class with Nazlina in Penang at E&O and Nazlina Spice Station.

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:53:52 GMT

Cooking Traditional Food Class at E&O and Nazlina Spice Station in Penang with Nazlina Hussin.

Dec 14, MicroSteamer

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:20:55 GMT

I have purchased a Tupperware MicroSteamer. The instructions say to use in an 800watt microwave. I have a 1100watt microwave. Does this mean I cannot use

Oct 11, problems in my party

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:30:17 GMT

Being a consultant i conducted the first party. friends raised some doubts about products which i could not answer. pl clarify those doubts. *only

Sep 30, Hosting Parties

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:14:48 GMT

I am new to selling Tupperware and I have some questions about when some one host a party for me. I'm confused on how the gifting works. Do I give out

Sep 30, Tupperware addict since the '70's

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:13:54 GMT

I started using tupperware products when I was still single, every payday I made it a point to buy at least a product this went on until I got married,

Sep 26, Grand Opening Nazlina Spice Station in George Town

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:02:13 GMT

The opening of Nazlina Spice Station at 71 Stewart Lane in George Town was a great success. Prof Dato Anwar Fazal, director, Right Livelihood College, Universiti Sains Malaysia together with Mr. Chow Kon Yeow (representative of the Penang Government) officially opened the new location for her Penang Cooking Class by offering Nazlina a flag of her class and breaking the coconuts. Here are more photos of the opening:

Sep 17, Pickles and Spices Updates Newsletter

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:35:37 GMT

Finally, it took me a long time but here we are back again with another issue of the Pickles and Spices Updates. This time I want to have your attention for the opening of my Cooking Class location at Stewart Land in George Town. Read more here:

Jul 26, tupperware best!!!!!

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:55:44 GMT

Actually i've made tupperware as my second income. Alhamdulillah, now i'm the 1 star director... hehehe.. i'm not imagine that b4.. here i want 2 make

Jul 26, Need help removing chalky residue on old orange tupperware

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:54:58 GMT

I've searched the web and can't find info on how to remove a chalky residue on my mom's orange tupperware spoons and measuring cups. Can anyone help?

Jul 17, Cooking class by the beach with Nazlina

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:45:51 GMT

It was great fun and very enjoyable. How many cooking schools can boast a beach front location ? Excellent tuition coupled with a very interesting market

Jul 14, Our group picture cooking with Nazlina

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:18:54 GMT

We had a great time with Naz - everyone needs to do this in Penang

Apr 8, Rempah in Nyonya Cooking

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:06:55 GMT

Nazlina explains what sambal and rempah in Nyonya cooking mean.

Apr 4, Types of rice you can find on the supermarket shelves.

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:18:17 GMT

Types of rice: long grain, short grain, broken rice, Jasmine? Read on to find out more.

Apr 4, Methods of grinding spices - now and then.

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:16:38 GMT

Methods of grinding spices are discussed in some details, involving the old practices in South East Asia.

Mar 21, Cooking Demo in Penang organized by Nazlina. Local clubs may organize similar events.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:31:35 GMT

Cooking Demo in Penang organized by Nazlina for Yoga Group at Penang Swimming Club. Have a look at our report and photos here.

Mar 21, Cooking demo in Penang

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:17:12 GMT

A wonderful Sunday afternoon in March! We did a cooking demo for members of Yoga group at Penang Swimming Club. There were 27 participants and we made three popular local dishes: Achar Buah, Daging Masak Hitam and also Rendag Ayam Kunyit.

Mar 19, Cooking Class Photos in George Town at Penang Islamic Museum.

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:04:18 GMT

Cooking class photos shot on 19th March 2011 in George Town at Penang Islamic Museum.

Mar 12, Unique Cooking Class George in Town at Eastern&Oriental Hotel

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:07:56 GMT

We did our very first cooking class in the E&O hotel in George Town, Penang. It was a great success. E&O also liked it, see what they did with the class in their own promotion.

Mar 3, Apple Pie... using spices...

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:20:20 GMT

A tasty dessert ... but how about using spices....

Mar 2, Tropical Weddings Enquiries for your tropical beach wedding at Penang Malaysia

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:27:27 GMT

Tropical Weddings Enquiries for your tropical beach wedding at Penang Malaysia

Mar 1, Nyonya Desserts

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:26:29 GMT

The Nyonya population of Penang have created over the years some pretty amazing desserts...

Feb 26, great cooking class in penang

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:50:09 GMT

Hi Nazlina, Your class was great, had a good time, also bought some of the Baba's spices that you recommended... Would like to try the Rendang chicken

Feb 26, penang cookery class

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:48:25 GMT

Hi Naz, Just a quick email to say many thanks for a great day at your cookery course. It was one of the highlights of our holiday. You are clearly passionate

Feb 26, Want to buy Tupperware Products??

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:46:50 GMT

Hello friends. I have been an tupperware consultant for almost 5 years now. I have been doing great. Tupperware is simply great, provides me an second

Feb 22, Tupperware My Second Income....

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:32:49 GMT

Hi All, I became a Consultant in mid of October. Now i'm in DIQ rank. 28th is my due date! :) my upline is not supportive at all... i helped her so much

Feb 22, My BBQ tips and techniques

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:47:31 GMT

Who doesn't love a great BBQ? I have tried to cover the full scale of typical BBQ techniques and special tips for a great BBQ!

Feb 21, What do Naz' students say about her class?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:43:34 GMT

Like it or not, Penang has a new attraction. After almost 2 years you can easily say the Penang Cooking Class is showing off. I still find it amazing so many people have an interest in my traditional class of Malay and Nyonya cooking. Have a look what my students have said about it: