Happy 30th Anniversary to Back to Basics Natural Foods Grocery

Recently, I had the opportunity for a personal tour of Back to Basics Natural Foods Grocery in East Greenwich. Owned and operated by Bob and Mary Ann Hartman, the store is celebrating its 30th year of offering certified organic, natural foods and produce, and it stocks gluten-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free foods.

Shelves at Back to Basics are color coded for ease of shopping. If you see an orange tag, that item is gluten-free – and there are a LOT of orange tags!

The philosophy at Back to Basics is simple – providing products that are as organic and nutritious as possible. The owners work closely with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, often referring customers who suspect that they might have celiac disease about where to go for diagnosis.

Eight freezers are dedicated to gluten-free products at the store, as well as items on virtually shelf. They are dedicated to supporting independent companies, and work with many small manufacturers to bring new products to the market. These manufacturers include products by Breads from Anna, Really Great Food Company, Better Batter Gluten Free Flour (a 1:1 replacement for traditional all-purpose flour), and Montana Gluten Free Processors.

So raise a glass and say Thank You and Happy Anniversary to Back to Basics Natural Foods Grocery for providing support and products for people with Celiac disease for 30 years. Salut!

500 Main Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 401-885-2679
HOURS
: M-F, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., SA 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., SU 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Back to Basics has the following items on sale during May:

• Adonia Greek Frozen Yogurt by Ciao Bella…32% OFF  Save: $2.00!  (Key Lime or Espresso)Glutino Genius Sandwich Breads…33% OFF  Save: $2.00!  (Multigrain or White)
• Terra Sweet Potato Chips…37% OFF 2/$5.00  Save: $1.50/bag  (Sweet Potato
• Think Thin Bars…45% OFF!!  4/$5.00  Save: $1.04/bar  (more than a dozen flavors to choose from)
•  1-2-3 Gluten Free select Baking Mixes…20% OFF  Save: $1.70-2.50 (Choc.Cake, Poundcake, Yellow Cake)
•  Nature’s Path select GF cereals…27-30% OFF  Save: $1.50-1.70 (Crispy Rice, Crunchy Vanilla Sunrise)
•  Udi’s Granola…33% OFF  Save: $2.30 (Vanilla, Original, Cranberry)
•  Lucy’s GF/Vegan Cookies…33% OFF  Save: $1.90  (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, and others)
•  Drew’s GF Dressings & Marinades…22% OFF  Save: $.80
•  French Meadow GF Yellow Cupcakes…20% OFF Save: $1.10
•  Ian’s GF Alpha Tots…20% OFF  Save $.80  (Alphabet shaped Fries for kids)

Check Back to Basics website for a list of GF products. Select the Product Showcase tab on the left, then select Gluten Free. (Prices are not always current due to the number of in-store sale items offered each month.)