My mom took me to Wegmans, an upscale supermarket that offers a wide range of food products and general merchandise, as well as a café with a variety of choices from sushi to European sandwiches. This store is the Disney and Nordstrom’s of all supermarkets. The service is fantastic, and the food looks like it was just picked off the farm.

After a nice lunch in the café, my mom helped me select a few items for my spa weekend with girlfriends. In addition, knowing my love for ethnic foods, she took me to the international section, which of course was my favorite part of the store. I was very impressed, as Wegmans did not skimp on its selections.  There were several isles of international foods that were labeled by culture: Indian, Latin American, European, Asian, Jamaican and a few others. There were sauces, beverages, sweets, spices, and many other items that are typical in popular ethnic dishes. I encouraged my mom to try a Jamaican seasoning to spice up grilled chicken, the Japanese Wasabi peas as a snack and a Cuban mango salsa for tortilla chips. She decided on the Jamaican seasoning. However, she too was intrigued by the products so I have a feeling she will try the others in the future.

While most grocery stores are not as elaborate as Wegmans, they usually offer at least one international aisle. Therefore, next time you go grocery shopping, I encourage you to stroll down this section and take note of the variety of ethnic foods that can help mix up your daily menu. And if you have a Wegmans in your neighborhood, I am so jealous!