By Jeff Keasberry “You are doing cultural appropriation and making money off it!” – a critic in a recent online discussion. Amid ongoing debates about decolonization and cultural ownership, this accusation was directed at me for writing cookbooks and promoting Dutch-Indonesian cuisine. Some argue that Indo cuisine (Indische keuken) is not a distinct culinary tradition…
The First of its Kind in the English Language by Inez Hollander OK. I am biased. When Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and food writer, Jeff Keasberry, asked me to proofread his Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets manuscript, the first cookbook for Indo Dutch cuisine in English, I said yes and found myself quickly immersed in his interesting family history and the…
More than 2,000 people came together to celebrate their heritage at the 27th Holland Festival, held at Gemmrig Park, in Long Beach. For many of the attendees (around 70% with roots in the former Dutch East Indies), it is a yearly reunion with family and friends where they enjoy typical foods from Holland and Indonesia.…
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Suggested minimum donation: $15.00 per person Includes free parking, entry, discussion & sweet & savory samples with refreshments will be served after the presentations and Q and A session. Pay by credit card or PayPal at https://www.theindoproject.org/donate How Indo Heritage & Identity Is Preserved. On Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day, one…