It seems a lot of people are wondering what we mean by bulk foods. Apparently the term brings to mind images of old barrels filled with everything from cashews to cat food, leaving the customers to scoop for themselves.

Not so at BASIC INGREDIENTS.
We buy our food in bulk, but you don't have to. You see, once we bring it into the store, rather then dumping it into a barrel or bin, we package the food in air-tight bags and cans. Why? Because it costs you less by costing us less.

If it's baking you're into, come check out our low prices on a wide variety of flours, sugars, yeast and more. We even have cookbooks and leaflets to give you some ideas on what to do with it all. And if it's quick and easy you want, then try the mixes for cookies and muffins. Most of them are complete and you only add water. They are perfect to keep on hand for when unexpected company drops in.

In the mood for something salty or sweet? We've got salted soy beans and lots of licorice twists. There's lollipops and gumdrops and pretzels and peanuts. There are even plenty of snacks for the health-conscious.

And what about dinner tonight? Why not try some of our gourmet pastas or wild rices? You'll find mixes for breads, soups and dips, and ingredients to make them all from scratch.

Coffee or tea? We have shelves full of both. There are dozens of flavors of teas both loose leaf and in bags and lots of honey to go with it. We have fresh gourmet and flavored coffees from Scribblers. You can get the coffee beans whole or already ground. You can even get the beans and watch us grind them for you here.

And speaking of grinding, try the fresh-ground peanut butter. You can watch us make that right here, too.

And this is just the beginning. We have lots more to show you. Come see just what we mean when we say FINE BULK FOODS.

"They have every ingredient I need, and they even have ingredients I didn't know I needed."
-The Rev. Elizabeth Easton

"Basic Ingredients is a friendly store where you can find that unique, hard-to-find ingredient for an old family recipe, special items for those needing modified diets or just those basic ingredients needed for baking and family meals."
-Cheryle Jones Syracuse

"What a much needed addition to our community! A lot of work has gone into this endeavor and it shows. The selection is outstanding and the prices are so reasonable."
-Jo Misener