" A DAUGHTER REMEMBERS ... " 

There is never a moment in my life that I do not relate to the informal education my late beloved father gave me. He had made an immense impact, towards my perspective in every element in my life.

 

These life lessons learned from childhood times with my father is the core foundation of my character, principles and values. 

"Pergi belajar masak. Kalau tak pandai masak, macam mana Azizah nak beritahu tukang masak dia masak tak betul... !" 

"Bah nak dengar orang yang datang istana cakap ... sedapnya makanan ... dan bukan cantiknya istana." 

"Azizah, tentukan driver dan polis semua dapat makanan sama macam jemputan dalam istana .... jaga perut mereka." 

These constant reminders, since I was young, etched in me an attitude to always be the best, if not giving the very best.

 

It has guided and nurtured me to be what I am today. I wouldn't want to be brought up any other way.

 

To have been entrusted, from a young age, with the opportunity to helm the feasts and banquets for palace guests regardless of who they are. This has led to my love for cooking, to always be the perfect host and providing the very best. 

Bah, your legacy will live on through the Tunku Azizah Fertility Foundation.

 

All proceeds from the sales of this book will go to my foundation, which will enable me to continue to give hope and joy to childless couples in the same predicament as I once was.

Insya allah. 

To my beloved husband HRH The Regent of Pahang, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to travel and explore every nook and cranny of Pahang, in my quest to discover and document traditional recipes.

 

Your trust, unquestionable faith and support have led me to preserve and publish this book as a culinary heritage that will be my legacy to the people of Pahang for generations to come.

 

It would not have been possible for me to embark on this culinary journey without your blessings. 

"To you and all the people of Pahang, I give you this book as a token of my devotion,  appreciation and gratitude for accepting me as your Crown Princess."