Thread: You'll never guess what I found @ Indian grocer

There's a large Indian grocery a couple blocks away from my GF's place. I like to go there for my produce & things like Lentils. The other day, the GF & I were poking around the areas of the store we've never examined & made a couple extraordinary finds.

First, they sell alum blocks for $1 (this is not a typo). As far as I can tell, it's the same exact alum shave vendors sell for $15.

Next, I wanted to try an aftershave balm recipe I read about: 6 parts aloe vera gel, 1 part witch hazel. Guess what the Indian grocery had? Giant Aloe leaves, over 2 feet long & 3 inches wide at the base, for $2 each. (Side note: I'm very pleased with the balm, though it should be noted that the aloe meat must be pureed in a blender, and the concoction must be stored in the refrigerator, and it must be applied liberally).

So if there's an Indian grocery in your neck of the woods, I recommend calling them & asking if they carry alum and aloe vera.