Patel Brothers Market, Atlanta. Hidden gem. Just made it there for the first time the other day and couldn't believe what I had been missing!
Their mission? To bring the best ingredients from around the world, right to your doorstep. With a variety of authentic regional ingredients, we [they] strive to reconnect people with the familiar flavor of India. Ok, I see you bros.
The snack section wasn't lined with lays chips (sorry 'bout it) or sugary treats (treats? ironic). Instead, there were dried chickpeas covered in great-for-you spices (turmeric, cinnamon etc.), dried bananas, rice snacks and an abundance of other, naturally flavored goodies. I was completely overwhelmed with it all and settled for a rice-noodle version of ramen noodles. Hey, you gotta start somewhere. Even the noodles have fewer ingredients and preservatives than what I am used to in our typical supermarkets...WIN.
My advice? Give authentic ethnic foods a try - you might be pleasantly surprised by how much taste you get and how much healthier a lot of them often are. Bonus? What a great way to pretend like you're abroad...even if it's just for a half hour...
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