On 2021-02-12 9:55 a.m., Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2021-02-12 11:16 a.m., Graham wrote:
>> On 2021-02-12 8:42 a.m., Dave Smith wrote:
>
>>> I buy most of my herbs and spices there. It is my go to store for
>>> fruit cake ingredients.Â* I tend to avoid the candy aisle because
>>> candy doesn't interest me much. It is hard not to notice what other
>>> people at the checkout counter are getting because everything is in
>>> clear plastic bags. Most of them are buying large quantities of
>>> candy. Given my lack of interest in candy I can't help but to be
>>> amazed at how much candy so many people buy.
>>>
>> I shop there regularly for baking supplies. Great place!
>
> It is a great place for baking supplies, but you have to watch the
> prices. Herbs and spices are a steal, usually a very small fraction of
> the price of bottled products. I am not sure about flour. I can usually
> do better by buying larger bags.

I used to buy 20kg sacks of bakers' flour from a wholesaler but was
concerned about all the additives. BB sells additive free and "organic"
flours as well as sprouted grain flours. The prices are obviously higher
than the wholesaler but competetive with the supermarkets, at least for
the types I buy. They have many other baking items that one can't find
elsewhere such as sanding sugar. They also carry a wide range of gluten
free products.

It is the one place I can usually find
> all the dried and glazed fruit I need for fruitcakes.
>
> Do you notice the same thing about so many of their customers being
> there only for candy?

I have seen that type of customer on many occasions. Pet lovers also go
there for the bulk pet food.