The response to the first Indo Dutch Heritage cookbook in English has been overwhelming. I am very thankful for the feedback received so far, some of it in writing – read below. Check also reviews in media “Hi Jeff, I wanted to let you know that the 2 cookbooks just came in the mail today and thank you…
DetailsDo you really know all there is to know about the Rijsttafel? Just in case, it is a Dutch word that literally means ‘Rice Table’ in English. But what is it? In short, it is an elaborate banquet of regional Indonesian dishes served Dutch style. As I explained in my cookbook Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets,…
DetailsWhen East Meets West with Jeff Keasberry. A whole week Me, Myself and Chef Jeff were in wonderful New York to conduct two Indo Dutch cooking workshops in the Village for members of the Netherlands Clubs. Eager foodies ready to learn to cook and eat ‘Dutch Indies’ food, as there are not that many Indonesian restaurants…
DetailsAt Irvine’s largest annual event Global Village Festival (23 September 2017) more than 20,000 visitors experienced a multi-cultural day with musical performances, dance, arts & crafts and food samples from all over the world. We were there to launch our special festival treat PISANG GORENG (pronounced: pee-sahng-gor-reng), Indonesian style banana fritters. It was a festive premiere of our…
DetailsChef Jeff will be selling Indonesian Fried Bananas with delicious toppings! Cookbook Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets available. Celebrate Cultural Diversity at the 16th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival Enjoy international cuisine, multicultural performances and kids’ activities Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Festival admission and off-site parking with shuttle service are free. A variety of sample-sized…
DetailsPeople change and neighborhoods change. The place I always called home in Amsterdam, is now someone else’s house. People move in and people move out. Wherever we go, we will always carry the memories created in that house with us. Whenever I am in the city I try to go back and check out the…
DetailsAlthough she lived on the other side of the world, I took comfort in the knowledge that I could always start a video call via my smartphone. Or I would actually make that trip to Indonesia one of these days and give her a big warm hug again. That door is now forever closed. Suddenly, you are confronted with aspects of…
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DetailsThe responses to the 1st Indo Dutch heritage cookbook in English Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets were overwhelming. A review featured in Good Magazine by reporter Nilina Mason-Campbell talked about the cuisine as ‘the tastiest fusion food you’ve never had’. Voice of Indonesia and Metro TV online reported on the book which celebrates Indonesian and Dutch culinary roots. ORDER…
DetailsTraditionally, the Turkey may be the center of the Thanksgiving table. But if you want to serve an alternative holiday meal with an Indo twist, I can recommend nasi kuning or tumpeng. This fragrant rice dish is made with coconut milk and ground turmeric, which gives it its yellow tint. The rice is often served cone-shaped…
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