Between Empires: The Indo–Anglo Connection
From The Rice Table by Jeff Keasberry
April 22, 2026 · 49 min · Season 6 · Episode 67
About this episode
This episode explores the connection between Indo-Dutch and Anglo-Indian cultures through the lens of food and identity.
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 co...
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Keasberry
Guest: Bridget White Kumar
Topics covered
- Indo-Dutch culture
- Anglo-Indian culture
- colonial history
- migration
- identity
- food traditions
Keywords
- Indo-Dutch
- Anglo-Indian
- colonial history
- migration
- cultural traditions
- food heritage
- Bridget White Kumar
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Rice Table
Places: Southeast Asia, India, Europe, United States
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