Bereid je voor op een lach en wat folklore met de nieuwste aflevering van The Rice Table! Voeg je bij vier vrienden terwijl ze diep ingaan op de humor en bijgeloof van hun Nederlands-Indische roots. Beleef hun unieke perspectieven op het leven in Amerika en daarbuiten. Mis deze aflevering niet en als je het leuk…
In this episode we talk about the rijsttafel, a culinary tradition. Everything you always wanted to know or think you know about THE RIJSTTAFEL but were afraid to ask. Myths, half truth’s, facts and any missing piece of the rijsttafel puzzle…., everything, will be on the the table – THE RICE TABLE to be exact.…
A unique Indo Dutch heritage calendar, featuring SoCal Indo-Dutch Americans loving their Indo Dutch food culture, is offered for free. This limited edition calendar will be included with your cookbook order placed via this site. We preserve our heritage whenever we serve that special food that relates to our community and culture. It provides a…
When two cultures meet, beautiful things happen. Like the Indo Dutch cooking style, for example, derived from a blend of Western and Oriental cooking techniques and ingredients. A kitchen that is the heart of the hybrid culture that originated in the former Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia). This cooking style came along with the Indo…
There is so much to share on the subject of Indo Dutch Culinary Heritage. Luckily the media has shown interest in Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets to help amplify the message. We need exposure to support our mission: to get America to explore this fascinating cuisine. I have been humbled by rave reviews and warm responses.…
At 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…
What do you get when you cross a bamboo stick with a banana? Or better yet, a banana threaded on a bamboo skewer? Meet deliciously sweet, soft, crispy banana slices, deep fried in a special batter with melted chocolate and sprinkled with a Dutch umami: ‘grated mature cheese.’ What? Yes, not so strange. Have you heard of Chocolate…
Today we celebrated the launch of the new cookbook INDO DUTCH KITCHEN SECRETS – the first Indo Dutch Heritage cookbook in English. We kicked off the book tour at the Blitzstein Museum of Arts in West Hollywood. We had a great turnout and eager people, excited to get their hands on the book. The response…
By Jeff Keasberry. While I was in the middle of my presentation of the ‘Foods that Binds Us,’ last Saturday, suddenly there was a hard bang, and a sharp hissing sound. A Samsung Note 7 spontaneously exploded like firework, sparks flew, acid smoke was forming, there was panic in the audience. One lady’s phone shot across the floor…
When it comes to nostalgic eating the holiday season gets the highest score on the ‘food memories’ scale. It is that time of year that specific fragrances fill the house and a myriad of traditional and delicious foods are being prepared. People come together around a decked out dining table to share good conversations and happy…
I remember well, from the days of the elementary school, at the end of the school day I went straight to our restaurant – yes, my home. I had just entered the restaurant through the front door, having my eyes closed, because I had only to follow my nose and follow as soon as it…
Popcorn comes with all kinds of toppings. An Indo version is of course inevitable. This is my recipe inspired by the belado potato chips. This seductive, spicy sweet popcorn with extra crunch, leaves your hand grasping for more without leaving any for your guests. Just don’t invite anyone or make an extra batch! Ingredients butter for greasing 1…