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I really wanted to love this Bajang (also known as Zongzi). It’s a masterpiece of culinary engineering: sticky rice, savory fillings, and that iconic pyramidal shape, all bound by the ancient technology of the banana leaf. This dish dates back over 2,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty. Legend says it was born as a ritual offering to honor the poet Qu Yuan, thrown into rivers to prevent fish from eating his body. It’s a symbol of loyalty and survival, a portable meal designed for ancient travelers and warriors. As a researcher, I admire the craft. The leaf infuses the rice with polyphenols and a distinct grassy aroma, a perfect example of indigenous cuisine using nature as a pressure cooker. But strictly from a taste perspective? It didn’t click for me today. The flavor profile is complex, dense, and deeply traditional, but sometimes food heritage challenges our modern palates. And that’s okay. My mission isn’t to find "tasty" food, it’s to preserve the taste of history. Is this a masterpiece or just an acquired taste? Have you tried Bajang? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇 Culinary anthropologist tasting traditional Bajang (Zongzi) wrapped in banana leaves at Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown street food market. Authentic food history research and honest review of ancient Chinese-Thai recipes by a cookbook author. Visuals include sticky rice texture, bustling night market lights, and ethnographic food study.

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What an incredible wrap-up to the BEKAH × KURZ "Rhythm & Romance" weekend. A massive thank you to our collectors, friends, and the Aspen community for bringing so much passion to @meusegalleryaspen We were absolutely thrilled to have @kariwells__ and @kikibarth join us to film a segment of Aspen Unfiltered. We are so grateful they chose Meuse Gallery as the space to discuss our new collection and the inspiration behind the work. Seeing the intersection of bold fashion and vibrant art come to life in such a meaningful conversation was a total highlight. It was a privilege to see pieces from this collection find their new homes and to share the launch of our new books with you all. The support for living artists in this town is incredible. If you missed the events, the collection is still on display —stop by the plaza to experience the rhythm for yourselt! Meuse Gallery Aspen | 205 S Mill St Plaza @meusegallery #meusegallery #meusegalleryaspen #aspen #spinnakermagazine #spinnakerbureau

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We're in the UK right now, back at Liz's mum's home of Rye in East Sussex. This ancient port town in steeped in nautical history and boats come right in to the town centre to moor up. We thought we'd do a little bit of recording down by the slipway, so with Liz leading the way we venture to the water's edge. Liz, however, doesn't clock where the slipway ends and the mud begins.

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