The Rice Table

Jeff Keasberry
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The Rice Table Podcast is a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and heritage — bridging East and West. Hosted by Jeff Keasberry, author of four cookbooks on Dutch-Indonesian cuisine, each episode explores a new topic, from iconic dishes and hidden culinary gems to family recipes, customs, history, and cooking tips. At his table, Jeff welcomes passionate guests for engaging and often surprising conversations. Some episodes are in Dutch — because, like his cuisine, being bilingual is simply part of the flavor. Follow Jeff Keasberry on Instagram and leave comments: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry. More info: https://linktr.ee/cookingwithkeasberry

  1. 2d ago

    Tacos & Burritos Across Borders

    Today, we’re traveling to Mexico, not simply to talk about tacos and burritos, but to explore how food crosses borders, evolves through migration, and becomes part of a nation’s identity. My guest is Mauricio Velázquez de León, food writer, publisher, and author of An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos. Born and raised in Mexico City and now living in the United States for nearly three decades, Mauricio brings a unique perspective on Mexican food, culture, history, and the way cuisines change when they travel. In this episode, we explore why tacos have become one of the world’s most popular foods, the misconceptions people have about Mexican cuisine, and the fascinating evolution of tacos and burritos across borders. We also discuss authenticity, adaptation, regional diversity, migration, and the question of whether food can ever remain exactly the same once it leaves its homeland. Mauricio also shares his personal connection to Mexican culinary history as the great-nephew of Josefina Velázquez de León, the pioneering cookbook author and publisher often called the “Julia Child of Mexico.” From Mexico City to Southern California and beyond, this is a conversation about much more than food. It’s about family, identity, migration, and the stories we carry with us, and sometimes reinvent, when we cross borders. In this episode: Growing up with food in Mexico CityWhy tacos conquered the worldCommon misconceptions about Mexican foodThe surprising history of the breakfast burritoAuthenticity versus adaptationHow migration transforms cuisineThe extraordinary regional diversity of Mexican foodSimilarities between Mexican and Indonesian food culturesThe role of food in hospitality and familyJosefina Velázquez de León and her legacyAn Illustrated Guide to Tacos and BurritosMauricio’s favorite regional tacosGuest: Mauricio Velázquez de León Book: An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos #mexico, #tacos, #burritos, #cookbook Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

  2. Jul 15

    Blend, Bosan, Bau

    Deze keer hebben we Nicky Boot aan tafel: oprichter en creatief directeur van The Blend Within. Een sociale onderneming waar identiteit, cultuur, creativiteit en technologie lekker door elkaar gemixt worden. We hebben het over de nalatenschap van Grandmaster Verdi Phefferkorn von Offenbach — beter bekend als Paatje Phefferkorn. Als Indo-beoefenaar en een van de bekendste leraren van Pencak Silat speelde hij een grote rol in de populariteit van deze Indonesische vechtkunst in Nederland én Europa. Hij was een inspiratie voor velen. Daarnaast brengen we een primeurtje: iemand is Bosan… al beu.  Wie? Daarvoor moet je gewoon luisteren. En alsof dat nog niet genoeg is, gooien we er ook een verrassingsonderwerp in. Geen spoilers — alleen maar een extra reden om op play te drukken. Veel luisterplezier! Instrumentaal aan het einde; Gelise Magic Sword of Dalu - door Nicky Boot. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

    Blend, Bosan, Bau

  3. Jul 7

    Myths About Indisch and Indonesian Cuisine

    In this episode, we unpack the rich, often misunderstood world of Indonesian and Indisch (Dutch-Indonesian) cuisines. Drawing from insights shared at the Indonesian Food Outside Indonesia symposium in the Netherlands, we tear down five persistent misconceptions blocking our view of diaspora food culture. From the royal Javanese roots of the famous rijsttafel to the deep personal mission of preserving Indo-European history, we explore how food adapts, survives, and maintains its authenticity, even thousands of miles from home. The 5 Myths We Debunk: 1. Indonesian food is a single, cohesive cuisine 2. Indisch cuisine is not "truly" Indonesian 3. Indisch food is just a "watered-down" version 4. The Rijsttafel is cultural appropriation 5. Authenticity only exists in the country of origin Love the episode? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share your own diaspora food stories with us! #myths, #rijsttafel, #culturalappropriation, #authentic, #indisch, #indonesian Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

  4. May 19

    IndoBros: Roots, Rijst, Riboet

    De IndoBros zijn terug! Vanuit San Diego en LA schakelen Willem-Jan en Jeff met Nederland. Vandaag maken we een flinke bak riboet aan tafel met de dames van Riboet Verhalenkunst: Elsbeth Vernout en Wendy Ripassa. Met theater, spoken word en oral history brengen zij verhalen, herinneringen en onze geschiedenis tot leven. Vandaag leggen we de identiteitskaart op tafel en trekken hem genadeloos door de scanner. Want… Hoezo géén Indo? Bestaat er zoiets als een Nep Indo? Een verdwaalde Indo? Of ben je 'Indo by association' als je weet hoe je rijst moet koken en super pedis kunt eten? Ook op tafel:  • Indo woord van de maand. Voor de mensen die net even té deftig doen. Geen kapsones hier. • Makan Apah? Wat schaft de Indische pot of wadjan? De belangrijkste vraag van de dag blijft natuurlijk: wat eten we? Een aflevering over identiteit, koloniale sporen, herinneringen, verhalen en de kunst van het doorgeven. Kort. Krachtig. Recht voor z’n raap. Ayo, luisteren maar! #riboetverhalenkunst #elsbethvernout #wendyripassa Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

    IndoBros: Roots, Rijst, Riboet

  5. May 12

    The Legacy of Sri Owen - Cook, Writer, Historian

    In this episode of The Rice Table, we reflect on the life and legacy of Sri Owen, one of the most influential voices in bringing Indonesian cuisine to a global audience. Host Jeff speaks with Janice Gabriel, a London-based television producer, food writer, researcher, and curator whom he met at the symposium Indonesian Food Outside Indonesia in Leiden, the Netherlands. Janice moderated the opening plenary, which honored Sri Owen and explored how Indonesian food travels, adapts, and is represented abroad. Together, they discuss Sri Owen’s lasting impact, the role of diaspora in shaping culinary identity, and the ongoing question of authenticity in a global context. For more information about Sri Owen go here #sriowen, #janicegabriel, #regionalcooking  Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

  6. Apr 22

    Between Empires: The Indo–Anglo Connection

    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 preserves cultural traditions across generations, from Southeast Asia and India to Europe and the United States. This conversation dives into Anglo-Indian cuisine, Indo-Dutch food culture, and the lasting impact of empire on family, identity, and belonging. #IndoDutch, #Indisch, #AngloIndian, #MixedHeritage, #DiasporaStories, #CulturalIdentity, #bridgetwhite Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

  7. Apr 6

    Indo Bros 14 episode in Dutch

    The Indo Bros zijn terug met een Nederlandstalige aflevering. Vanuit San Diego en Los Angeles schuiven Willem-Jan Brederode (MERAH) en Jeff Keasberry (Chef Jeff) aan, samen met bijna-vaste gast Jess Anthonio uit Almere. Met een knipoog — “Ik zag vanochtend een Italiaan in de spiegel…” — duiken ze meteen een grotere vraag in: wie ben ik eigenlijk? Ben ik Indo? Het gesprek draait om Indotiteit: identiteit, afkomst en het gevoel van ergens (of nergens) bij horen. Speciale gast is fotograaf Armando Ello, bekend van Twijfelindo en Hoezo Indo. In zijn werk en in dit gesprek legt hij precies die vragen bloot waar velen mee rondlopen — over roots, geschiedenis en jezelf herkennen. Een aflevering die balanceert tussen humor en zelfreflectie, en laat zien dat Indo-zijn misschien juist zit in het blijven stellen van de vraag. #indotiteit, #identiteit, #indo, #Indobros Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

    Indo Bros 14 episode in Dutch

  8. Mar 19

    Three continents, Two Cultures, One Plate

    In this episode of The Rice Table, we sit down with Francis Kuijk — Dutch chef, culinary author, and one of the most recognizable voices in Indonesian and Indisch cuisine in the Netherlands. Francis first captured national attention as a finalist on the TV-show Heel Holland Bakt in 2016, where her baking skills and storytelling through food made a lasting impression. Since then, she has become a passionate ambassador for Indonesian and Indisch food culture, sharing traditional flavors and techniques through workshops, cooking demonstrations, television appearances, and her writing. She is the author of several acclaimed cookbooks, including Basisboek Indonesisch, Bersama, Manis and Planken met een Indische twist, each reflecting her deep respect for Indonesia’s culinary heritage and its place within Dutch food culture. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Australia, Francis brings a distinctly Dutch-Australian perspective to her work. Her Australian upbringing, combined with her Dutch-Indonesian roots, influences both her personal style and her approach to food — bridging cultures, memories, and traditions at the table. In this conversation, we explore identity, migration, and how food becomes a powerful way to tell stories across continents and generations. #HeelHollandBakt, #FrancisKuijk, #DutchFoodScene, #IndoRoots Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithkeasberry

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The Rice Table Podcast is a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and heritage — bridging East and West. Hosted by Jeff Keasberry, author of four cookbooks on Dutch-Indonesian cuisine, each episode explores a new topic, from iconic dishes and hidden culinary gems to family recipes, customs, history, and cooking tips. At his table, Jeff welcomes passionate guests for engaging and often surprising conversations. Some episodes are in Dutch — because, like his cuisine, being bilingual is simply part of the flavor. Follow Jeff Keasberry on Instagram and leave comments: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry. More info: https://linktr.ee/cookingwithkeasberry

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  • Creator
    Jeff Keasberry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Rice Table
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