One of the many yummy "kreations" at Nut Kreations in downtown Santa Cruz
Visit the downtown Santa Cruz store on April 23, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. for a free bag of special anniversary trail mix. In addition, between April 23 and the end of May you can enter a contest for the best “Nut Kreation.” Design your own “trail mix kreation” and enter in person or via email (info@nutkreations.com); the best will be determined by co-owners and husband-and-wife Brody and Mina Feuerhaken. They will judge based on complementary flavors and the right combination of nuts, dried fruit, seeds, granola, or any of the other 120 selections. The winner will get a mix named after himself or herself that will be sold at the store, plus a pound of their “kreation” and a $25.00 Nut Kreations gift certificate.
Selections are sold by the pound, half-pound, or quarter-pound, and include pistachios (plain and many varieties), cashews (sea salt and pepper, Thai curry, organic raw, dark chocolate, etc.), coconut toffee peanuts, dried fruit, and custom-made trail mix (for that, prices range from $6.99-$12.99/lb. depending on your choices). You can sample before you buy. Other products include kitchenware, nut oils, nut butters, flour, jam, coffee, tea, and books. Plus, you can design your own gift or party platter.
Products are made on site, which is a certified green environment. The Feuerhakens care about giving back to the community and the earth. They were in search for the healthiest natural treat and the perfect gift. “The business grew out of an experiment we tried for Christmas 2009,” says Mina. “We took orders for pistachios from family and friends and put together 200 gift packages out of our home.” The gifts were immensely popular, and Mina comes from a long line of pistachio farmers. “Given our great deal of interest for natural foods, and of course being totally nuts for each other, starting Nut Kreations seemed like the perfect fit,” Mina adds.
Nut Kreations: 104 Lincoln off Pacific Ave, (831) 431-6435.
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