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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This Puffin 50 designed by Olivier van Meer and built in 2003 is a sturdy and classic timeless lined cutter rigged sloop with a steel hull and lifting keel. She underwent a complete refit during the winter period 2015/2016. Fully equipped with; a Deutz 128hp diesel engine, hydraulic bow thruster, hydraulic in-mast furling with genoa, generator, air-conditioning, heating, 2 steering positions, life raft, etc. Furthermore: complete navigation equipment with radar, chart plotter, autopilot, GPS, SSB, etc. Works carried out during the refit: teak in cockpit and teak on decks sanded and re-caulked, hull and superstructure painted with Awlgrip, new anti-fouling, new double glazed windows, rigging checked, engine and generator serviced etc. etc. In short: Puffin 50 a unique and very well built passage maker with a beautiful retro-look. **This boat has been sold. We wish the new owners many happy years aboard!** Go to www.whitesyachts.com to find out more

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The layout of the 2858 packs so much into a 28ft single screw cruiser. For a 28-footer, the accommodations are impressive. The layout includes a private mid-cabin berth below the raised salon settee, a V-berth forward, an enclosed head and shower aft, and a full galley in the salon. A lower helm is standard, the large cabin windows and excellent headroom add considerably to the sense of space. Powered by a 310hp Mercruiser sterndrive engine, she is perfect for someone looking to have a fun day out on the bay. Sleeps six, upper and lower helms, large cockpit, walk around gunwales, good size sedan bridge area. Other features include: Bow and stern thrusters , shore power, Gps, VHF radio, kicker, trim tabs, Windlass , microwave, refrigerator, sink, enclosed head/shower, 120V outlets, lots of storage, bridge enclosure. Call anytime for an appointment to view.

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