Living in Los Angeles means being in foodie paradise. Angelenos can choose from a wide range of culinary options, many of which are fuision cuisines. One of the popular local dishes is the ‘breakfast burrito’ – A Mexican-American fusion treat and my personal favorite if I want a hearty breakfast and don’t have much time. Well, I…
In this episode of The Rice Table, we explore the connection between Indo-Dutch (Indisch) and Anglo-Indian cultures, two hybrid communities shaped by colonial history, migration, and identity. We are joined by Bridget White Kumar, an award-winning author and culinary voice known for preserving and sharing the stories and recipes of Anglo-Indian heritage. We discuss how…
Food is never just food. It’s memory, habit, comfort — and identity. In this special New Year episode of The Rice Table, host Jeff Keasberry shares a personal Dutch-Indonesian story about growing up in the kitchen, learning to cook by tasting, and carrying food traditions across generations and continents. This episode explores Dutch-Indonesian heritage cooking,…
In this flavorful episode, host Jeff Keasberry dives into one of Indonesia’s most beloved dishes — Gado Gado, a vibrant mix of vegetables, tofu, eggs, and rich peanut sauce that represents harmony in diversity. Special guest Dr. Crane, culinary enthusiast and passionate home cook, joins Jeff to share his own delicious take on Gado Gado…
Crunchy, golden, and bursting with flavor, serundeng might just be your new secret weapon in the kitchen. At first glance, it looks like simple toasted coconut, but don’t be fooled. This Indonesian classic is coconut taken to the next level: sautéed with aromatic spices, kissed with sweetness, and carrying just the right amount of heat.…
Maak je klaar voor een dosis Indo-plezier in de nieuwste aflevering van “Indische Nederlanders in Amerika – Indo Bros in the USA! Sluit je aan bij vier vrienden terwijl ze lachen, praten en diep duiken in hun Nederlands-Indische roots. Ontdek hun unieke kijk op het leven in Amerika en daarbuiten. Mis deze bruisende aflevering niet…
On May 4th, the Netherlands commemorates war victims, and on May 5th, the nation celebrates living in freedom. The National Committee for 4 and 5 May guides the ways in which the remembrance of WWII is honored and the meaning of freedom is celebrated. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima attended the…
Some episodes will be in Dutch. As many other things, being bilingual is part of my Universe. Voor deze pilot-aflevering heb ik 3 vrienden uitgenodigd om aan mijn virtuele Rice Table plaats te nemen. Net als ik zijn zij op latere leeftijd naar Amerika geëmigreerd. Wij praten over onze ervaringen als Nederlanders met een Indische…
A series of Indo & Dutch food events are scheduled for this summer and fall. I will be doing either a book presentation, a food demonstration and/or a cooking workshop, sometimes followed by a brunch or dinner party. If you like to set up a reading, signing or want more information, send an email to info@ keasberry.com. …
Grandma Keasberry is well known for her famous Indonesian restaurant Djokja, which she opened in 1954 in Amsterdam and her cookbook ‘Oma Keasberry’s Indische Keukengeheimen,’ in which she revealed her kitchen secrets. The book was in print in the Netherlands for more than 20 years. Check out the trailer video – with photo’s and added excerpt…
Yes, it’s true, book number 2 is in the making. Expected release date May 2014 in the Netherlands. I am excited to present you the cover of my new cookbook: Jeff Keasberry’s New Dutch-Indonesian Cuisine. It’s a sequel to my first cookbook, which was released in March of 2012. The focus of that book was…
The way to someone’s heart is often through the stomach. What better way to show love and culinary creativity by giving something from your kitchen;