Did you know that one of the country’s best providers of organic foods, natural medicines, and fair-trade goods is right here in West Concord?
Says Christine Kapperman, Natural Foods Merchandiser, “Talk to Debra and it’s easy to forget her staff run a business. The talk is of friends and farmers, of pulling together for the greater good, for the betterment of community and cohorts. Inspired to be like ‘the place where everybody knows your name’, Debra’s Natural Gourmet has become a healthy Cheers, a place of community…. At the heart, it’s all about people.”
The staff at Debra’s want you to know that this shop has amazing food (and other products!) and amazing service. It’s that simple. The staff all love to cook, and part of their mission is to make it fun and easy for the rest of us. All the staff at Debra’s Natural Gourmet cherish the friends they’ve made in the shop, people who have become like family. This place does feel like home, and it smells like home, too, because the kitchen always has something simmering on the stove. Debra’s is definitely a place where folks want to hang out, and they do.
There’s a love affair, says Debra, between the people who work at Debra’s, the producers, and the guests who come through the doors. There’s passion for organic food, natural medicine, shampoo bars, and all manner of fair-trade goods from around the world. Together, everyone is learning about medicinal mushrooms, fresh, raw organic vegetable juice, good salts, and real extra virgin olive oil. There’s excitement about CBD (cannabidiol).
Debra’s is nationally recognized, with awards such as USA Retailer of the Year for the natural products industry as well as Yankee magazine’s “Best of New England — Readers’ Choice” award for best take-out kitchen. National TV show 20/20 filmed at Debra’s, and Inc. magazine called Debra’s “a home town powerhouse.” Debra also has the TV show “Eat Well Be Happy” and three cookbooks to her name. Natural Products Expo West named her a legend.
Debra filming her TV show
Debra’s Natural Gourmet is located in West Concord at 98 Commonwealth Avenue. To sign up for Debra’s monthly newsletter with terrific articles and recipes, go to www.DebrasNaturalGourmet.com.
Please join us for two fun-filled events this Fall!
October 26th
Discover West Concord Day
Coinciding with Debra’s 30th Annual Birthday Bash, Discover West Concord Day is so much fun! Enjoy music, food, a festive atmosphere, and an opportunity to discover what makes West Concord – and Debra’s Natural Gourmet – such a special place to visit.
November 23rd
Thanksgiving Early Bird Sale and Pajama Party
This fun filled party starts at 5 a.m. at Debra’s Natural Gourmet. An annual event for more than 28 years, the Early Bird is also a pajama party. Every year, the sleepy street of Commonwealth Avenue in West Concord wakes up early with shoppers clad in pajamas, nightshirts, dressing gowns, and even nightcaps. Spirits are cheered as customers enjoy delicious homemade muffins fresh from the oven (more than 1000 are served each year at this event!) and save 20% off everything in the store from 5-9am.
All photos ©Debra’s Natural Gourmet