Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Penang Cooking School----Why not?

Someone had suggested that a school be set up to teach penang style cooking to promote tourism. Yes do it, but not just for tourism but part of Penang's contribution to the world of culinary arts.

Two or three decades ago, there a famous cook and pioneer in the art of flower arrangement by the name of Mr. Lim Beng Yeam (may have got his name wrong) that taught people how to cook...many of his students were rich housewives or mistresses who used these skills for their homemaking....some may have open restaurants....

Yes, a school specializing in Penang Nyonya kuehs, Nyonya & hokkien dishes such as Inche Kabin, Cheuw hoo Char, Perut Ikan, Gulai tumis, etc etc..., Penang desserts ...., Penang Hawker fare.... The school would also teach the art of selecting the fresh ingredients, preparation, menu planning, and management.

The school can graduate students at certificate, advance certificate level and diploma level.....

Not just tourism....but professional vocational courses.....anyone game to try.....

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