insideKENT Magazine Issue 22 - January 2014

FOOD+DRINK Get on the Juice With the festive season over for another year, perhaps you may be looking to try a different type of bar this January, maybe one with a certain fruit option that won't leave you quite so regretful the next day? We're not talking about a slice of lemon in your gin, we are of course talking about the 100% freshsqueezed organic juices and smoothies that could only hail from the ever-popular juice bar. That's right, we're kick starting 2014 with a trip to one of these Kent-based healthy hideouts. Boost Juice Bars Whitstable Produce Store After three happy years under the name and address of 63 Harbour Street, last December, Whitstable’s popular independent juice bar relocated to 33 Harbour Street and adopted the new name of Whitstable Produce Store. Trading with almost three times the space, the store continues to sell their prized freshly pressed juices, pure fruit smoothies, great coffee, ﬁne teas, and of course, its best-selling Hot Spiced Apple. All the way from down under, Boost Juice Bars have been taking the UK by storm with its super smoothies since it Boost's UK co-founder Dawn burst onto the scene O'Sullivan and mascot in 2007. Since then, Barry the Boost Cup founders Richard and Dawn O’Sullivan have been devoted to spreading the Boost vibe across the country, with no sign of letting up soon. Owner Steve says: “The move meant that we've been able to bring local produce back to the Harbour Street end of Whitstable. We’re very pleased that our main supplier is Kevin Richardson, formerly of Hedges Greengrocers. It seems particularly appropriate that his stock will be the mainstay of the Whitstable Produce Store." What's more, us Kent folk don't have to travel far for our healthy awakening as in a bid to banish the winter blues, Boost Juice Bars launched a brand spanking new store in Bluewater shopping centre last November, and has been enticing shoppers ever since. Boost UK co-founder, Dawn O’Sullivan said: “The demand for Boost in the UK just goes from strength to strength. Whether you’re looking for a healthy and refreshing pit stop between shops, or a booster to supercharge your workout, Boost has something for everyone!" "We’ll be continuing to work with all of our current suppliers including Little Stour Orchard, The Kentish Chocolate Company, The Kent and Sussex Tea & Coffee Company and The Flour Arranger, as well as increasing our range of local products." Whitstable Produce Store's range includes: Juices — Passionate about juicing, the bar uses produce grown in Kent, sourced from small local suppliers. Smoothies — From tropical to a full-on berry experience, the store's smoothies are chilled to perfection, smoothed-up with banana and shot through with freshly pressed juice. Coffees — Hot or cold, rain or shine, there's always room in life for great coffee and ﬁne teas bought from The Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Company. Hot Chocolate — Running with the belief a little treat is good for the body and soul, the store uses the smoothest, most luxurious chocolate they can ﬁnd for their hot chocolate and mocha. Boost Juice Bars' range includes: Low Fat Smoothies — Freshly blended combos of fruit and low fat yoghurt. Super Smoothies — Low fat smoothies with super powers – these all come with an extra boost. Fruit Crushes — A low fat blends of fruits, ice and sorbet. Juices — Freshly squeezed, pure juices, with 100% fresh fruit. Skinnies — Low fat smoothies with even less calories. Hotties — As it sounds — healthy hot milk or soy drinks. Boosters — Extra boosts of goodness to add to your juice or smoothie. Wheatgrass shooter — A shot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Whitstable Produce Store also provides a range of handmade treats from local Kent suppliers. Upper Thames Walk, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe DA9 9ST www.boostjuicebars.co.uk 33 Harbour Street, Whitstable CT5 1AJ www.whitstableproduce.co.uk If all this talk of delicious smoothies and juices has given you the bug, why not dabble in a little DIY and invest in your own smoothie maker? Kenwood SB056 Smoothie 2 Go Maker £23.18 www.johnlewis.com 61

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