Three continents, Two Cultures, One Plate

About this episode

This episode features Francis Kuijk, a Dutch chef and culinary author, discussing her journey and passion for Indonesian and Indisch cuisine.

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 tec...

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Keasberry

Guest: Francis Kuijk

Topics covered

• Indonesian cuisine
• Indisch cuisine
• culinary culture
• food storytelling
• cooking competition

Keywords

• Francis Kuijk
• Indonesian food
• Indisch cuisine
• cooking
• culinary author
• Heel Holland Bakt
• food culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heel Holland Bakt

Places: Netherlands

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