The bulk aisle at my local Whole Foods market is one of my favorite places to unearth new and exotic foods. During most visits, I try to pick up an item that is totally foreign to me, research it and generate a recipe from it. I shop at the bulk aisle for various reasons – for foods I am not familiar with; I like to first experiment with smaller proportions first. Secondly, I like to cook with the freshest possible ingredients at all times and because of that, I tend to buy smaller portions more frequently. Thirdly, Whole Foods stands…