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November 2018
Monthly Meditation with Jay Hovenesian
Meditations will focus on development of your inner senses, working through areas where you feel stuck. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending, payable to Jay, is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Reserve your seat with Jay when you’re in the store
Find out more »Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Led by Jay Hovenesian.
Meditations will focus on development of your inner senses, working through areas where you feel stuck. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending, payable to Jay, is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Reserve your seat with Jay when you’re in the store.
Find out more »December 2018
Gaining Ground 5% Benefit Day
5% of all sales on this Saturday go to Gaining Ground, a wonderful volunteer group based in historic Concord, Massachusetts. Gaining Ground grows food organically and distributes more than 100,000 pounds of produce each growing season to those who need it. We are so proud to have Gaining Ground right in the neighborhood. To learn more, come in and shop this day and go to www.gainingground.org
Find out more »A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Come hear Jim Leahy read this lovely Christmas poem. And, as he does every year, Jim will serve his famous Christmas pudding after the reading. A treat from us to you!
Find out more »Kids DIY Fizzy Bath Bombs
Make fizzy bath bombs, a fun project for kids and parents alike, and a perfect little gift. We've got room for six kids, ages 6-11, each with one accompanying adult helper. $10 per child, and each child will leave with their very own handy work. Register here, back in the beauty department in our store, or give us a call at 978-371-7573 and ask for the beauty department!
Find out more »Desserts for the Holidays with Tori and Debra at Debra’s Home in Acton
Thurs, Dec 13, Desserts for the Holidays with Tori and Debra at Debra’s Home in Acton. 6:00-8:30. We’ll make chai chocolate truffles, gingerbread cupcakes with lemon mascarpone frosting (you’ll get to pipe!), coconut milk holiday spiced flan and walnut surprise cookies. And, because the class conflicts with dinner time, we’ll serve you a piping hot bowl of soup when you arrive. Organic ingredients. $85. To reserve your seat, register via Eventbrite or email debra@debrasnaturalgourmet.com. Directions given upon registration!
Find out more »All That Glitters
Fri, Dec 14, 3:00-6:00 pm. All That Glitters. Always wanted to try a red lip but unsure where to start or how to make it work? Join our very own Thea, esthetician extraordinaire, for a one-on-one makeup application. Thea will take you through the steps from foundation to picking the perfect red for the holiday season. And top it all off with a little golden sparkle so your inner sparkle shines through! Cost is $30. You’ll get a $10 credit…
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
Evening Book Discussion Group led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month, a quick read: A Month in the Country, by J.L. Carr. Book discussions take place in our store. “Tom Birkin, a veteran of the Great War, arrives in the remote Yorkshire village of Oxgodby, where he is to restore a recently discovered medieval mural in the local church….” Copies available at both the Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. So we have a chair for you,…
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
This month, a quick read: A Month in the Country, by J.L. Carr. Book discussions take place in our store. “Tom Birkin, a veteran of the Great War, arrives in the remote Yorkshire village of Oxgodby, where he is to restore a recently discovered medieval mural in the local church….” Copies available at both the Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. So we have a chair for you, RSVP: debra@debrasnaturalgourmet.com.
Find out more »January 2019
Make Your Own Face Cream with Debra
Sun, Jan 13, 2:00-3:00-ish. It’s time to make your own face cream with Debra. Friends rave “How luxurious!” “It soaks right in!” Free, but limited to 30 lucky people. Attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off recipe ingredients following the FREE FUN class. Everyone goes home with a generous sample of Debra’s face cream. Sign up via Eventbrite today.
Find out more »Breathe Healthy
Breathe Healthy: Herbs and Supplements for Healthy Lungs with Adam. We'll talk about congestion, infections, and asthma. And we'll talk about optimizing lung function for athletes -- and the rest of us. Free, limited to 60. Register on our website or Evenbrite.com. We want to have a chair ready for you…
Find out more »Good-for-You Desserts! With Tori and Debra
Good-For-You Desserts! With Tori and Debra at Debra’s Home in Acton. Desserts never go out of season. But in this class, you’ll learn to make desserts that are divine and healthy. We’ll make chai chocolate truffles, gingerbread cupcakes with lemon mascarpone frosting (you’ll get to pipe), coconut milk cinnamon flan and walnut surprise cookies. Because class conflicts with dinner time, we’ll serve you a piping hot bowl of soup when you arrive. $85. To reserve your seat, sign up at…
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
Evening Book Discussion Group led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Book discussions take place in our store. “A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures the love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley….” Copies available at both the Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. RSVP: debra@debrasnaturalgourmet.com.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Led by Jay Hovenesian.
Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these journeying meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Reserve your seat directly with Jay.…
Find out more »Who Will Write Our History
Join those coming together in synagogues, churches, theaters, community centers, mosques and schools around the world to view Who Will Write Our History, which will be seen simultaneously at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, China, Israel, the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum in Poland, and the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, and 100’s more locations around the world. In Nov 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, Roberta Grossman, Director and Producer says, “Polish historian…
Find out more »February 2019
Winter’s Cooking Class with Debra and Casey
A late winter’s warm and cozy dinner and cooking class held at Debra’s home in Acton. We’ll have soup and salad and a smorgasbord of things roasted. We’ll make some decadent-tasting but good-for-you desserts, too. As always, we’ll sit around the table together and enjoy terrific company and conversation. Oh, and all the ingredients are organic. Bring a friend!
Find out more »Winter’s Cooking Class with Debra and Casey
A late winter’s warm and cozy dinner and cooking class held at Debra’s home in Acton. We’ll have soup and salad and a smorgasbord of things roasted. We’ll make some decadent-tasting but good-for-you desserts, too. As always, we’ll sit around the table together and enjoy terrific company and conversation. Oh, and all the ingredients are organic. $85 per person. To reserve your seat, go to Eventbrite and sign up. Bring a friend!
Find out more »Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Led by Jay Hovenesian.
Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these journeying meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Reserve your seat directly with Jay.…
Find out more »March 2019
Cooking for Passover with Debra
It's Passover and guess who's coming to dinner? Uncle Sid who has to eat gefilte fish or it's not Passover -- Aunt Gertrude, who says, "Don't worry about me. I'll bring kale in Tupperware!" So how do you please everybody? How do you marry tradition with belief systems, eccentricities and dietary restrictions? How to make everyone comfortable and still make it a celebration? And how do you keep those you love healthy? We'll make food to die for, and recipes you've not experienced this way ever…
Find out more »Cooking with the GBOMBS Diet — we love you Dr. Fuhrman!
Let’s Cook with the G-BOMBS Diet (Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries and Seeds). We’ll take to heart what Joel Fuhrman says, that we can live long, healthier lives by enjoying foods in the G-BOMBS categories. No ho-hum recipes. Lots of flavor, texture, color, aroma and nutrition. Join us for a fun class that will do you good, too. 8 recipes, a class, and a dinner party! $85/person, limited to 14, reserve your spot today Directions upon registration
Find out more »April 2019
CBD, Its Use in Wellness
Passionate about natural wellness from a young age, Miles has always been fascinated by herbalism. He received his Master's in Experimental Medicine from McGill University, and now speaks about the use of cannabinoids in wellness. Limited to 60 lucky people. Hemp-dervied cannabidiol, or CBD, is being recognised as a key supplement to improve quality of life. So what is hemp CBD, and what exactly is there to know? Come learn about the discovery of CBD, its natural sources, including the…
Find out more »Local Mushrooms. How do they grow?
Local Mushrooms: How do they grow? With Elizabeth Almeida, owner and farmer at Fat Moon Mushrooms, a local farm that supplies gourmet, organic mushrooms to the finest restaurants, grocery stores, and farm stands in the Merrimack Valley. Elizabeth will talk about science and business of producing locally grown mushrooms. This evening is for those who support our local food system, foodies who love mushrooms, and life-long learners who are curious about the science of mushrooms. Free. Signup on our website, https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com,…
Find out more »May 2019
Make Your Own Face Cream with Debra
Sunday, May 5, 2:00-3:00-ish. Make your own face cream with Debra. Friends rave “How luxurious!” “It soaks right in.” Debra gives this class twice yearly, and this one is just in time for Mother’s Day. Sign up today at Eventbrite (via our website, https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com) or by going directly to Eventbrite and searching for “make your own face cream”! Free, but limited to 30 lucky people (who have not attended before). Attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off recipe ingredients…
Find out more »Sport’s Nutrition At Any Age: Keep Your Edge!
Dr. Thomas will talk about sports' nutrition. This talk is for you if you want to know how to keep your edge and muscles. How much protein do we need as we get older? Join us to learn how we can stay strong, lean and limber and protect our bodies as we work out and dash through life! Free, but limited to 60. Anthony Thomas, Ph.D. Anthony earned his B.A. in Nutrition, Food Science, and Dietetics from CA State University…
Find out more »Homeopathy!
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00-8:30. Faster, Cheaper, Safer, Deeper: Getting the Best Results with Homeopathy. Begabati Lennihan, Homeopath. Homeopathy can calm a child’s teething pain in minutes, stop a cold in a day, and even relieve the emotional upset that may underly an acute illness - but you need to understand how to use it. Local homeopath Begabati will explain principles, introduce you to the top ten home-care remedies, and address common myths and reasons why it may not work. …
Find out more »June 2019
Osteoporosis and Bone Health: Top 5 Tips for Healthy Bones, Adam’s version 2019
With Adam Stark. Research keeps evolving. We’re learning, questioning old assumptions. Is it true that we need magnesium with calcium? How much do we need? (And, do we even need calcium?) Yes, D plays a role, but what vitamin K out of Japan? We’ll cover Adam’s Top-Five Tips for Healthy Bones, version 2019. Free. Limited to 60.
Find out more »Cooking with Debra & Friends. Summer Food!
Food is an expression of love, and as always, we’ll create simple dishes with lots of good fats, greens, and some surprises. For instance, we’ll make Injera, the giant Ethiopian pancake bread. with teff grain and no wheat at all. Will our ingredients be organic? Of course. Gluten-free? Yup. $85 per person. Limited to 14. Held in Debra's home. Particulars provided upon registration. Got friends? Of course feel free to bing some and make it a party! Want to meet…
Find out more »Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian
The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15.
Find out more »evanhealy skin care with Esthetician Christine Powers
Learn all about the evanhealy line and seasonal skin care, and treat yourself to a mini-facial! evanhealy is a line of holistic and organic skin care products inspired by the wisdom of nature, formulated to support the rhythms of the body, and created to transform the modern perception of beauty. During this event, you’ll receive 20% off any evanhealy products your heart desires, plus a unique gift with purchase. Limited to 24.
Find out more »Homeopathy and Summer Fun. Begabati Lennihan, Homeopath
Keeping the fun in summer, that is! Remedies for bug bites, sunburn, travel ills including motion sickness, sea sickness and even altitude sickness. Remedies for gardeners’ aching joints - and even remedies for plants! Remedies for flying - fear of flying, ankles swelling, ears popping in the plane. Simple and empowering directions for using homeopathy plus demystifying the myths about it. Bring your questions! Local homeopath Begabati Lennihan, RN, CCH will sign copies of her books Your Natural Medicine…
Find out more »July 2019
Jim’s Poetry Night at Debra’s
Tuesday, July 16, 7:00-8:30. Jim's Poetry Night at Debra's. Join our local poetry enthusiast and store manager, Jim Leahy, for an evening of sharing favorite poems. Jim goes around the circle. People take turns reading favorite poems. If you have something original to share, that's welcome too! Come read, or just listen. Please sign up in advance!
Find out more »Meditation Class Led by Jay Hovenesian at Debras
Wed, July 31, 7:00-8:30. Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15.
Find out more »August 2019
Skin Care With Color: Evan Healy!
Customer favorite Evan Healy has a new makeup line, and we are lucky enough to be one of the test stores before its retail launch. Our very own esthetician, Thea, is going to do mini makeovers featuring Evan Healy, which means it’s playtime! You get to experience this line as well as learn makeup tips. Six lucky people get an appointment with Thea. When you call 978-371-7573 to reserve your spot, ask for the beauty department!
Find out more »Cooking From the Garden: with Debra & Friends
Cooking from the Garden with Debra and Friends. At Debra’s home in Acton. Limited to 14, $85 per person. It’s about simple, organic and lusciously healthy. Our menu will feature ingredients from the garden. Menu: My Mother’s Potato Salad; Cold Cucumber Soup, Heirloom Tomatoes with Pesto; Eggplant Squash Lasagna; Peaches & Raspberry Coulis; something chocolate. Gluten-free.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library teams up with Debra's for a discussion of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. "This wacky, charming novel. . . draws you in with humor, then turns out to contain both a suspenseful subplot and a sweet romance. . . Hilarious and moving." —People Copies available at both the Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. All are welcome!
Find out more »CBD Topicals: A discussion with Jason Sepp, ShiKai.
Jason and his father, Dennis (founder of ShiKai), are both chemists. Jason will talk about CBD (what is it?), how you might use topicals, and where ShiKai’s products fit into your life. We’ve heard that Jason is a fantastic speaker on this issue, and his passion for and experience with CBD makes him a welcome guest in our store. Limited to 60 people. Register at http://www.DebrasNaturalGourmet.com/Events (or let us help you do that when you’re in the store). Jason is…
Find out more »September 2019
Don’t Get Sick!” Wintertime Wellness with Adam Stark
Learn about the immune system, the most complex and powerful system in the body.
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Evening Book Discussion Group
Book Club Led by Barbara of the Concord Public Library
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Debra’s Natural Gourmet Store Tour
Get the scoop on the foods Debra loves most.
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October 2019
Cooking Class: Fall Dinner with Debra & Friends
Cooking with organic ingredients, sitting around a table with friends! Cooking with Debra & Friends. A lovely fall dinner. Simple, lusciously healthy. Menu: Roasted Beets with Pistachios; Dancing Mushroom Omelet with Assorted Greens; Detox Cultured Veggie Salad; Baked Sweets with Tahini; Potato Parsnip Pancakes; Maple Baked Apples; Almond Chocolate Cookies. Menu happens to be gluten-free.
Find out more »CBD and Gut Health
Learn about the connection between CBD and Gut Health! Miles, CV Science’s National Educator will talk about CBD and the health of our GI tract, which can alter health for rest of the body. The newest research illustrates how hemp-derived CBD provides support for our gut and microbiome. Miles will address topics such as "gut-brain axis" and "leaky gut". Miles received his Master’s in Experimental Medicine from McGill University, and now speaks about the use of cannabinoids in wellness. CVScience…
Find out more »Debra’s Natural Gourmet Store Tour with Debra
Monthly Store Tour! A good time will be had by all!. You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people.
Find out more »Book Discussion Group at Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Mon, Oct 21, 7:00-8:30. This month, postponed from last month, the discussion is of The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers, b
Find out more »Meditation with Jay
Meditation with Jay Hovenesian Mon, Oct 21, 7:00-8:30. Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost…
Find out more »Prevent Colds & Flu with Homeopathy
Prevent and Treat Colds and Flu Naturally, with Begabati. Concord Festival of Authors! Wed, Oct 23, 7:00-8:30. Prevent and Treat Colds and Flu Naturally, with Begabati. This event is part of the Concord Festival of Authors! concordfestivalofauthors.org. Little-known secrets from a Harvard alumna and author of the award-winning book, Your Natural Medicine Cabinet. Begabati will share her favorite tips from 15 years of running a health food store in Boston and Cambridge and ten years as a holistic practitioner at…
Find out more »Osteoporosis and Bone Health. Talk by Adam Stark.
Osteoporosis and Bone Health. Current research. Presented by Adam Stark. Wed, Oct 30, 6:45-8:15. Osteoporosis and Bone Health, Adam Stark. Research keeps evolving. We’re learning, questioning old assumptions. Is it true that we need magnesium with calcium? How much do we need? (And, do we even need calcium?) Yes, D plays a role, but what vitamin K out of Japan? We’ll cover Adam’s Top-Five Tips for Healthy Bones, version 2019. Free. Limited to 60. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS…
Find out more »November 2019
Poetry Night at Debra’s with Jim Leahy
Poetry Night at Debra's. Join local poetry enthusiast and store manager, Jim Leahy, for an evening of poetry sharing. Tues, Nov 5, 7:00-8:30. Poetry Night at Debra's. Join local poetry enthusiast and store manager, Jim Leahy, for an evening of poetry sharing. Take turns reading favorite poems. If you have something original to share, that's welcome too. Or come just to listen. Let Jim know if you can come. Signup at by clicking on the REGISTER button or at https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events.
Find out more »Laughter for the Health of It! With Susan Phillips
Laugh for the Health of It! With Susan Phillips, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Laughter Yoga, practiced in over 100 countries, is easy, healthy and fun! Susan will lead us in sitting and standing laughter exercises to boost joy. Susan promises that Laughter Yoga will help us shed stress. Together we’ll learn to use laughter as a wellness strategy — not only to shift our mood but boost our immune system and increase resilience. Isn’t this perfect, especially for this time…
Find out more »Stress and the Power of Adaptogens
The power of adaptogenic herbs from the Ayurvedic tradition to help us deal with stress. Stress and the Power of Adaptogens with Gabriel Smalling. Gabriel is the National Educator for Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, an Ayurvedic herbal supplement company. Gabriel is fascinated by the relationship we have with nature and will share his love of traditional Ayurvedic medicine that is used to bring the body back into balance. His focus this evening will be on stress, the mind, and herbs like…
Find out more »Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet with Jay Hovenesian
Monthly Meditation with Jay Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15.…
Find out more »Library Book Discussion Group
A brilliant, bold novel. Library Book Discussion Group. This month the discussion is of This Is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel. Book discussions take place in our store.“Laurie Frankel writes with more heart than anyone I can think of...With emotional acuity, admirable bravery, utter compassion, and complete understanding, she’s created a family attempting to forge a path through one of life’s most mystifying challenges: how to define what it is that makes your child who he or she…
Find out more »Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Adam Stark
Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Adam Stark Wed, Nov 20, 6:45-8:15. Osteoporosis and Bone Health, Adam Stark. Research keeps evolving. We’re learning, questioning old assumptions. Is it true that we need magnesium with calcium? How much do we need? (And, do we even need calcium?) Yes, D plays a role, but what vitamin K out of Japan? We’ll cover Adam’s Top-Five Tips for Healthy Bones, version 2019. Free. Limited to 60. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS above or at…
Find out more »Early Bird Sale and Pajama Party
Come in pajamas. Get a free muffin! 20% everything in the shop (even on items already on sale!) What a way to start your holiday shopping. Sat, Nov 23, Early Bird Sale. 6:00-9:00 a.m. Everything 20% OFF, even items already on sale. This is our hugely popular annual sale. A chance to start your holiday shopping for gourmet food gifts, scarves, candles, essential oils. A chance to buy those supplements you need. A chance to stock your cupboard and try…
Find out more »December 2019
Dec Monthly Meditation Classes At Debra’s Led By Jay Hovenesian.
Meditations will focus on development of your inner senses, working through areas where you feel stuck. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending, payable to Jay, is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area.
Find out more »Make Your Own Face Cream Class
Make Your Own Luscious, Healing Face CreamSunday, Dec 15, 2:00-3:00-ish. Make your own face cream with Debra. Friends rave “How luxurious!” “It soaks right in!” Free, but limited to 30 lucky people who have not attended before. Attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off recipe ingredients following the class. Everyone goes home with a generous sample of Debra’s face cream. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS above.
Find out more »Library Book Club At Debra’s Natural Gourmet
This month we’ll discuss Born A Crime, by Noah Trevor. Book discussions take place in our store.This month we’ll discuss Born A Crime, by Noah Trevor. Book discussions take place in our store.“What makes Born a Crime such a soul-nourishing pleasure, even with all its darker edges and perilous turns, is reading Noah recount in brisk, warmly conversational prose how he learned to negotiate his way through the bullying and ostracism. What also helped was having a mother like Patricia…
Find out more »A Child’s Christmas In Wales: A Reading By Jim Leahy
A reading of a Child's Christmas in Wales. Christmas pudding too! Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES. Come hear our Jim Leahy read this lovely Christmas poem. And, as he does every year, Jim will serve homemade Christmas pudding after the reading. Allow Jim and us to treat you at the holidays. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS.
Find out more »January 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »The Lymphatic System: Function and Support with WishGarden Herbs
What is the lymphatic system? It’s a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins...With Shawn Manske, ND, Educator for WishGarden Herbs. What is the lymphatic system? Shawn will talk about our body's network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste materials. Shawn graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada. He was in clinical practice as a Naturopathic Doctor prior to moving to Colorado. In this…
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner SensesMonthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign up…
Find out more »The Lymphatic System: Function and Support with WishGarden Herbs
What is the lymphatic system? It’s a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins...With Shawn Manske, ND, Educator for WishGarden Herbs. What is the lymphatic system? Shawn will talk about our body's network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste materials. Shawn graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada. He was in clinical practice as a Naturopathic Doctor prior to moving to Colorado. In this…
Find out more »Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder….
Discussion of Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill BrowderEvening Book Discussion. Led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month: Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill Browder. "Hard to put down, part John Grisham-like thriller, part business and political memoir." -- Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times. “Reads like a classic thriller, with an everyman hero alone…
Find out more »Debra’s Natural Gourmet — Store Tour!
Fun Store Tour at Debra's Natural Gourmet Store tour with Debra. A good time will be had by all! You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people. Sign up at clickiing on TICKETS.
Find out more »The Little Shop That Could: A Retailer’s Love Affair with Community & Food
A real romp! Life, business and darn good recipes. Hilarious and thoughtful.The Little Shop That Could with Debra. Everything you wanted to know about our shop. Come hear what makes us run. Laugh at bloopers over the years. Limited to 60. Reserve your seat – Click on TICKETS above. Yes, the book is in the store!
Find out more »February 2020
Longevity, Immunity and You! From Microbiome to the Endocannabinoid System
Longevity, Immunity and You! From the gut, brain and nervous system, all are connected to our immune and endocannabinoid systems.Longevity, Immunity and You! With Garden of Life Educator, Amber Lynn Vitale. Amber is a Certified Nutritionist in Integrative Nutrition, and an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant. Since early childhood, she’s been fascinated with the power of foods, herbs, and dietary supplements to optimize health. She works with doctors and alternative medical professionals and writes articles for a variety of natural health publications.…
Find out more »ANNEMARIE BORLIND February Swap Out Event
Bring in your current Vit C serum OR eye wrinkle cream and swap it out for ANNEMARIE BORLIND product.Wed Feb 12, 2:00-6:00, ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND February Swap Out Event. Bring in your current Vitamin C serum OR eye wrinkle cream, and we will swap it out for either an ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Orange Blossom Energizer or Essential Eye Wrinkle Cream, both made with organic or wild crafted, Non-GMO ingredients (while supplies last and one swap per customer). You’ll see guaranteed results in…
Find out more »Arthritis: Natural Help
Joints hurt? We can't promise a cure, but you can reduce pain and swelling. Tuesday, February 18, 6:45-8:15. Arthritis. Adam Stark. Joints hurt? They don't have to. We can't promise a cure, but we can talk about ways to reduce the pain and swelling, through nutrition and herbal medicine. Hopefully, you walk away with more than just a list of things to try, but a clearer understanding of what they are, how they work, and what they'll do. Free but…
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »Emma by Jane Austen. Library Discussion Group.
Library Discussion Group at Debra's Natural Gourmet Monday, Feb 24, 7-8:30. Each month, Debra's Natural Gourmet is lucky to have Concord librarian, Barbara, lead our book discussions. This month, we're reading Jane Austen's Emma. Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the very first sentence she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich." Discussions are free, but limited to 12 book lovers. Click on the…
Find out more »March 2020
Debra’s Book Launch at The Concord Book Shop
Debra's Book Launch for The Little Shop That Could Sun March 1, Debra’s Book Launch at The Concord Book Shop. 3:00-4:00-ish. The Little Shop That Could: A Retailer’s Love Affair with Community and Food. The Concord Book Shop is a warm and welcoming independent bookstore that makes us proud. It makes our community better. So yes, shop local, and come hear Debra speak about our shop’s first 30 years. Irreverent. Hilarious and thoughtful. No need to RSVP, but do come!
Find out more »Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem. Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »Store Tour with Debra of Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Store tour with Debra. Laughs and learning. Thurs March 19, 7:00 p.m. Store tour with Debra. A good time will be had by all! You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people. Please sign up at www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events or click on the TICKET BUTTON above.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group at Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Monthly Evening Library Discussion Group Evening Book Discussion. Led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month our book is an Oprah Book Club selection: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. NPR says, "What if memory had the power to transport enslaved people to freedom?” Book discussions take place in our store. Copies available at Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. Sign up at www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events.
Find out more »April 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »May 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem. Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »June 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »July 2020
Massachusetts CBD Summit: A Panel Discussion
Panel discussion on CBD. What it is, how to use it, what “full spectrum” really means, and why agriculture matters. CBD is touted for pain, anxiety, inflammation, sleep and more. And for the most part, it actually works. Sounds good. So, where do we start? We are absolutely thrilled to be joined live (via internet) by three of our favorite Massachusetts CBD producers, all experts in their fields, for an informative and spirited discussion of CBD – what it is,…
Find out more »August 2020
Botanicals, Nutrients and Perspectives on COVID-19 with Roy Upton
Yes, this is the headshot supplied by Mr. Upton himself... We are truly blessed to be joined by the LEGENDARY Roy Upton (our description, not his!) for a discussion on the role of nutrients and botanicals around COVID-19. The discussion will include science and tradition, and herbs from the European, Chinese, Native American, and Ayurvedic traditions. Roy Upton is the founder, president, and editor of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. He is also a co-founder and past president of the…
Find out more »Probiotics, Women, Aging and Cognitive Function
Did you know there's a link between recurrent UTIs and cognitive decline? Most of us already have a rudimentary understanding of probiotics -- that they're healthy gut bacteria which help us digest food, keep us regular, and maintain balanced immune function. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Healthy probiotic bacteria may help us with situations as diverse as weight loss, skin conditions, cholesterol, and even our moods. This talk will skip right over…
Find out more »Home-Scale Vegetable Fermentation Katie Korby, Fermentation Manager @ Real Pickles
Is your garden overflowing? Learn how to make living, cultured, probiotic sauerkraut at home using traditional methods. You’ll leave knowing the basics to get you started on cabbage, beets, garlic, carrots, turnips and onions. We’ll talk about what equipment you need, how to start, what to look for during the fermentation process, and work on recipe development. We’ll discuss troubleshooting and answer all of your questions. This workshop is suitable for folks who have never fermented before, and for those who have and want to learn more. …
Find out more »Seasonal Cleansing for Wellness and Resilience with Jonathan Glass
Jonathan Glass: acupuncturist, Ayurvedic healer, published author, neighbor, friend. Join Jonathan Glass M.Ac, author of the Total Life Cleanse for a discussion about the profound relationship between diet, lifestyle and our immune system. Jonathan will share the benefits of gentle seasonal cleansing and dietary/lifestyle practices based on the principles of Ayurveda... and good old common sense! Jonathan will discuss universal principles of health along with relevant suggestions related to supporting our immunity during the pandemic. Jonathan is an acupuncturist,…
Find out more »September 2020
Home-Scale Vegetable Fermentation
Is your garden overflowing? Want to save all that goodness and bounty for later, using a traditional method to enhance flavor AND nutrition? Learn how to make living, cultured, probiotic sauerkraut at home using traditional methods. You’ll leave knowing the basics to get you started on cabbage, beets, garlic, carrots, turnips and onions. We’ll talk about what equipment you need, how to start, what to look for during the fermentation process; and work on recipe development. We’ll discuss troubleshooting,…
Find out more »Natural Medicine, Immunity & Viruses
COVID-19 is the elephant in the room, and yes, we’ll talk about COVID-19. But we’ll also cover some basics. How does the immune system work, and why do viruses present such a unique challenge to our fundamental immunity? AND -- what can we do about them? We'll talk about adults and children, prevention and treatment, in a talk informed equally by traditional herbalism and modern science. Join our own Adam Stark, live on Zoom, for a talk with plenty…
Find out more »Mindful Resilience for Families in Challenging Times
Social distancing. Online classes. Health anxiety. For families with children and teenagers, these challenging times are in many ways unprecedented. Join author, psychologist, and consultant Chris Willard in this workshop for parents interested in sharing mindfulness with their children and teenagers through the ongoing pandemic and beyond. Dr. Willard will share fun, creative ways to integrate mindfulness into your family routine for greater calm, happiness, and resilience. Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing…
Find out more »Beauty from the Inside Out
You may have heard the saying “beauty is only skin deep,” but we beg to differ! From our trillions of cells all the way out to our layers of skin, proper nutrition and supplementation is key to ensuring our inner beauty shines through from all the layers of our physical bodies. These layers include the skin, muscles, tendons, and internal organs. Our speakers will discuss the role of collagen in maintaining vibrant health through all these layers, and offer…
Find out more »October 2020
Natural Medicine, Immunity & Viruses
COVID-19 is the elephant in the room, and yes, we’ll talk about COVID-19. But we’ll also cover some basics. How does the immune system work, and why do viruses present such a unique challenge to our fundamental immunity? AND -- what can we do about them? We'll talk about adults and children, prevention and treatment, in a talk informed equally by traditional herbalism and modern science. Join our own Adam Stark, live on Zoom, for a talk with plenty…
Find out more »Mushrooms for the Body, Mind + Heart
The kingdom of fungi is a powerful ally in health and wellness. Join clinical herbalist and educator, Jerry Angelini, for a review of beneficial mushrooms in human health (and animal health, too). We all understand that mushrooms can support immunity -- and in case you don't, Jerry will touch on that. But Jerry will also speak about mushrooms for stamina, lung function, heart health, brain function, skin, and more. Cordyceps has an impact on lung functioning and athletic performance*. Lion’s…
Find out more »Debra Speaks @ The Concord Festival of Authors
Debra will share from The Little Shop that Could: A Retailer's Love Affair with Community and Food, a 30-year compendium about the wacky world of retail and getting into trouble with town government, winning national awards (ahem, that's plural), exploring the natural products industry and discussing topics like candidates for public office who are high on sugar from Twinkies. Those of you who know Debra know she is not lacking for anecdotes and opinions. Want to know if Debra agrees…
Find out more »Bone Health: More than Just Calcium
Calcium, calcium, calcium. When we talk about our bones, it's the constant refrain. Yet most of us get enough calcium without even trying -- and taking more doesn't necessarily do any good. (The amount we need is a lot less than you might think). So if we're all getting enough calcium, why is osteoporosis still "a thing" for so many of us?
The answer lies in calcium management -- the process of getting calcium to the right places, and keeping it out of the wrong ones.
Find out more »November 2020
Homeopathy Principles + Practice for Cold, Flu, and Cough
Dr. Merville is a pharmacist who specializes in homeopathy. He will begin with the basics: what homeopathy is, how to use it, and how to choose and select a dilution and regimen. He will then turn to a discussion of homeopathic medicines for the cold season, and leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Find out more »The Gut-Brain Axis: Probiotics and Hemp for mood, digestion, and more.
"Hemp may be a magical plant, but CBD is not a magical compound. And there's more to probiotics than individual strains, in the gut."
We've all heard the simplified versions: Probiotics are for digestion. Hemp CBD is for calming, and sometimes pain.
None of that isn't true. But there's a lot more going on. Cutting edge research now points to CBD having a major role in gut health. Meanwhile, we now are beginning to understand how probiotics effect everything from mood and behavior to weight management and even long-term disease risk. In fact, CBD and other hemp compounds help the probiotics work, and vice versa.
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