One thing that truly makes Clarksville a voluminous vacuum is that everything in our city is a study in "below average." We have no nice restaurants, no must-see attractions, nowhere to get nice clothes, blah blah blah. Is there really NOTHING in this overcast quagmire to challenge the status-quo? Thankfully, there is.
Clarksville's downtown has been on life support for years, but slowly, ever so slowly, there are signs of life coming about. One of these is a defiant middle-finger to the state of general suck with which we Clarksvillians must cope.
Ingredients is a quaint, visually appealing, corner store on Strawberry Alley (formerly Legion St) and 1st St. Trimmed in chocolate brown, pistachio green, stainless steel, and attractive accents; Ingredients is a place you just feel comfortable being. The owners are warm, genuine people who welcome you as you enter. There is nothing obnoxious, pushy, gaudy, loud or unpleasant about this place; in other words, it is the anti-Clarksville.
Kitchen gadgets? Got 'em. Stuff you've never thought of, too.
Handy Items? yep
Beautiful accents? yep
Quirky, fun stuff? yep
Premium Kitchenware? oh yeah
In fact, they carry a full line of Kitchenware from the Culinary Institue of America. Guaranteed for life. FO' LIFE!
18/10 stainless, 7-ply pans that will last the rest of your existence. Cutlery that will slice food so thin it'll only have one side. Tongs, spatulas, spoons, strainers, colanders, digital thermometers, etc..
What else do they have? A huge selection of jams, oils, spices, relishes, pickled items, glazes, sauces and more. All of them of the highest quality and not available anywhere else in Clarksville.
Ingredients hosts cooking classes, too. Nothing to do in Clarksville? You're right, except maybe take a cooking class from one of the chefs who offer them at Ingredients. Definitely a fun and informative time; less expensive than cooking classes you've had before, too.
I wholeheartedly love this store. You should take the time to visit and see for yourself. Bring your wallet and get something nice. If you're looking for Walmart prices, forget it. Spend 20 bucks on a pan, you get a $20 pan and you'll be looking for a new pan in a year or two. Buy a quality piece, and you'll enjoy a better cooking experience for decades to come. read more