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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2016-02-17, Page 15Wednesday, February 17, 2016 • Huron Expositor 15 Elephant Juice: Fresh, local, whole options at Goderich YMCA Elephant Juice in Bayfield will continue to operate from May to October while the Goderich location will remain open year round Laura Broadley Postmedia Network Ryan Somers and Jen- nifer Reaburn have had a big year to say the least. Not only did they open two businesses but they wel- comed their first child just six months ago. For most people that is a recipe for stress but for Somers and Reaburn it seems to just be a natural move. Their effortless calming vibe radiates as they serve customers, as Somers casually sips a cof- fee and as Reaburn calms their baby daughter. Just a few short weeks ago Elephant Juice opened at the YMCA in Goderich. Instead of the typical arena fried foods and hot dogs, the juice bar offers nutri- ent -packed smoothies and juices. The restaurant uti- lizes whole food ingredi- ents - no processed pow- ders. Ingredients are locally sourced as much as possi- ble; Kosuma Bars are from London, Shopbike coffee is a fairly traded coffee out of Bayfield and they've part- nered with local farmers for produce. All the cups, lids and straws are biodegrada- ble to create as little waste as possible. Each recipe is a product of Reaburn's love of food. When combined with her knowledge of nutrition and risk-taking attitude when it comes to recipes, Elephant Juice's menu will give you the boost you need after a hard workout or even as a healthy alternative for meals. They've recently introduced "Elephant Bowls", a meal of brown rice, chickpeas, quinoa and vegetables; the recipe shifts to incorporate new vegetables or plant based proteins. They opened Elephant Juice in Bayfield last May for the summer season. Reaburn said she always knew she'd own a juice bar as it goes with the healthy lifestyle her and Somers have, she taught yoga at the YMCA for three years before going on maternity leave when their daughter, River, was born. All the hard work is worth it for the couple when they hear that two high school students came to Elephant Juice instead of going to a fast-food res- taurant for lunch. Elephant Juice is a com- plement to the mission of the YMCA but Somers insists it's not just for members, anyone can come get a healthy snack, smoothie, juice or coffee anytime. They've garnered a mar- ket and hidden demo- graphic in the YMCA that was looking for a nourish- ing option. Professional athletes don't eat burgers and fries after a workout or yoga class, Reaburn noted. Somers said they're grateful for the YMCA tak- ing a risk on a new restau- rant. He said he and Rea - burn looked into opening the second location some- where else in Goderich but decided the YMCA would make the most sense - the executives at the YMCA agreed. Elephant Juice's expan- sion to Goderich was made possible through a Com- munity Supported Restau- rant (CSR) model. CSR is based on the same concept as Community Shared Agriculture, you pay ahead of time for future product. One of their supporters paid $250 towards future Elephant Juice product because his children come to the YMCA every Wednesday, so it was worth it to ensure his kids had a healthy meal each time. This supporter will get $300 worth of product PARK THEATRE sem... COLEIiCF 51 S24 ?$11 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... www,rnawielinksx.a ...dp1-800,105-3439 4 r. I :SHP' d, ria uN�I c— =fr'R �,j+a.1.1 Trry ,'U d Mal urrti°R!a. . 1 - ICI tae 17,41. Dray r•* 1.11° 215:14rj. Fres k{,JJeI i.+1411 kitet., Ithi .__.�` l� . R'L '�"S`T2P. Oji.+ �.. ;.dc4•+r1.rl PAL 11'0 415. • =•— a 41 AMIP Laura Broadley Ryan Somers and Jen Reaburn opened Elephant Juice at the YMCA in Goderich only a few weeks ago. The juice bar offers a healthy option for people on the go including smoothies and healthy "Elephant bowls". They are pictured here with their daughter, River. but there are different lev- els of support. Elephant Juice's CSR campaign fin- ished on Jan. 31 but if you are interested in learning more about the Commu- nity Supported Restaurant concept go to www.ele- phantjuice.ca/CSR. Elephant Juice in Bay- field will continue to operate May through to October while the Goder- ich location will remain open year round. Somers and Reaburn aren't stopping now, they are partnering with some friends from the area to work on opening a third location in Stratford in the spring. 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