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The Rice Table
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…
Episodes
The Rice TableDutch Treat
In this episode we have a conversation with Willem Meiners, holder of two world records flying from Alaska to Antarctica as a helicopter aviator, former…
The Rice TablePromoting Beautiful Indonesian in LA
Today, we are talking with Dessy Andriani, Publisher, PR-manager auditor, catering chef and event organizer in Los Angeles. Support the show #indonesianfood…
The Rice TableIndonesian Sweet Talking with Farah Quinn
Meet Farah Quinn, Indonesian celebrity chef, restauranteur and award winning media personality, known for her culinary television shows. Listen to our animated…
The Rice TableTaking Indonesian Cuisine to New Heights
Meet award-winning Chef Yono Purnomo of Yono's restaurant in Albany in NY. Owned and operated by the Purnomo family, this fine dining restaurant has been…
The Rice TablePromoting Indonesian Culture in Philly
We are talking with Sinta Penyami Storms, passionate dancer, marketing expert and promotor of Indonesian culture in Philadelphia. Sinta's vision is to preserve…
The Rice TableIndonesian Fine Dining In LA
Meet Chef Zen Ong, consultant and entrepreneur in Los Angeles. Zen hails from Down Under and was featured in last year's L.A. Times as one of the rising stars…
The Rice TableAbout Indo Dutch
Let's talk about Indo Dutch. If you wonder what that means, listen to this podcast. I will share some insights from my life and talk about my food, my people…
The Rice TableCelebration Meals In California
Meet Richard Foss, a journalist, author, culinary historian, and lecturer based in Manhattan Beach, California. We are talking about celebration meals in…
The Rice TableA Taste of Indonesia's Culinary Diplomacy
Meet Ms. Poppy Yeanny, Consul of Information and Socio Cultural Affairs at the Consulate General of The Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles. We have a…
The Rice TableA Touch Of Dutch In Philly
Meet Chef Joncarl Lachman, serial restaurateur and owner of one of the few Dutch themed restaurants in America. We talk about his passions, his impressive…
The Rice TableFired Up in San Francisco
Meet Chef Siska Silitonga, the first Indonesian Food Truck driver in San Francisco, bringing a bit of her Batak culture to the Bay Area. She shares her story…
The Rice TableThe Greatest Little Hole in the Wall
In this episode we are having a conversation with Diana Widjojo - co-owner of Hardena Indonesian family restaurant in Philadelphia. What makes this hidden…
The Rice TableThe Love for Food - an Italian perspective
Special Guest: Domenico Nesci, actor, writer and chef. We have a conversation about the art of acting, dating and cooking. Domenico shares delicious Italian…
The Rice TableIndonesian Fusion in the Windy City
In this episode we are talking with Chef Chris Reed, adventurous entrepreneur behind the pop-up restaurant The Rice Table, renamed to Bumbu Roux in Chicago…
The Rice TableExploring Asian American Home Cooking
Jeff is talking with Pat Tanumihardja, food, travel and lifestyle writer and best selling author of cookbooks, like; The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook, Farm to…
The Rice TableIt's All About The Broth
Jeff is talking with brothers Erwin & Eric Tjahyadi, successful entrepreneurs behind Komodo restaurants and Bone Kettle - South EastAsian Restaurant & Bar in…
The Rice TableThe Rice Table (Trailer)
Welcome to The Rice Table: Unveiling the Ultimate East-Meets-West Culinary Secrets! Dive into each sizzling episode, hosted by Jeff Keasberry, the acclaimed…