“You Say Umami, I say Gurih!” You say that, I say this! It’s the same thing and has everything to do with taste. The popular word “Umami” (pronounced u•ma•mi) is not about “your mommy” or any insult but more about yummy! Umami is a Japanese word and literally means ‘savoury deliciousness’. It is often found…
DetailsBusy lifestyles and shorter attention spans, make us want to spend less time in the kitchen. Make something either from scratch or with leftovers. Inspired by my parents who are champions in whipping up a meal in no time, I will share some of my fast and delicious recipes with easy to follow instructions and…
DetailsIndo Dutch culture is threatened with extinction. With the passing of older generations with roots in the former Dutch East Indies, traditions are slowly disappearing. Their children and grand children are very well assimilated in American society. In my opinion it’s important where you live in the present, at the same time you should not…
DetailsEnjoy a truly unique Sunday DUTCH BRUNCH – a traditional ‘Hollandse Koffietafel’ (literal translation: Hollandse Coffee Table). More than 25 different items of food and drinks. Learn about Dutch food customs and how to make foods like a Dutch kroket (small breadcrumbed fried food with a meat ragout filling) and ‘uitsmijter’ (an open-faced sandwich) and…
DetailsTwo star Michelin Master Chef Pascal Jalhay presented his new book Baru Belanda (New Dutch) during an exclusive release party at Hotel Jakarta in Amsterdam, on March 18th. This tribute to Dutch Indies cuisine already received great reviews. Together with 14 talented chefs, Pascal aims to inspire young chefs to revalue dishes and tastes, modernize…
DetailsIndo cooking is not always easy if you have to learn it from someone in the family. In most cases, passing down a recipe happens verbally and it is based on feeling and personal taste. My mother prepares food without recipes and mostly by intuition. She owns no measuring spoons nor cups. Yet she is…
DetailsThere is one top-rated culinary legend that connects Indonesia with the Netherlands, the signature delicacy of the Indo Dutch cuisine: Spekkoek. The history of this cake is quite rich, so is the taste. There are different theories about how this cake came to be and how it got its name. Let’s explore. Born in Indonesia…
DetailsJames, son of Jim and Corry, was a real Keasberry. He had the charisma and recognizable family traits. I know James as a creative artist, a talented singer-guitarist, a passionate medical advisor with an impressive track record and above all a loving and dedicated family man. All the things we admired him for. James, was my…
DetailsIt is said that talking about food grows an appetite. I recently had the privilege to speak about Indo Dutch culinary at the handsome downtown Los Angeles Central Library in the state-of-the-art Mark Taper Auditorium on December 8th, 2018. At the end of the lecture, the majority of the audience (members of the Culinary Historians of…
DetailsWelcome to The Rijsttafel Club Rijsttafel POP-UP Dinners Rijsttafel is the Dutch word for ‘rice table’ and is often referred to as the Ambassador of Indonesian culinary. Explore and discover a myriad of flavors and nuances coming together in this unique fusion cuisine. Chef Jeff will offer a 3-course menu which includes an appetizer, specially…
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