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Fall for These Seasonal Flavors at Create Your Nature

WINTER PARK, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Superfood café Create Your Nature will serve up new and returning customer favorites this fall with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin and sweet potatoes taking center stage. This includes the return of the popular SOFO pumpkin butter oatmeal bowl and the introduction of a Sweet Bean Salad.

The popular vegan and vegetarian spot in Winter Park has been helping locals across Central Florida fuel their day with its innovative menu offerings packed with superfoods for nearly two years. The café recently received kudos from Orlando Sentinel readers as the Best Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant in the 2018 Foodie Awards, which recognizes the best in Orlando dining.

Along with the great taste and health benefits customers have come to know and love, the tradition of original bowl names is a trademark of the family-owned business, with bowls and smoothies carrying names like The Green Mile, C’mon Baby Do the Matcha and Obi-Wan Quinobi to name a few.

The following menu items are available either starting now or in the coming weeks:

New Items

Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites (Available starting Sept. 22): They’re baaack! These tasty bites are organic, gluten free and locally made.

Back-to-School SOFO Oatmeal Bowl (Available now through Sept. 21): Steel cut oats (quinoa as an option) with Greek yogurt, pecans, apples and apple butter fromHeavens to Betsy, topped with brown sugar/cinnamon. (gluten free)

Fall SOFO Oatmeal Bowl (Available Sept. 22 through Thanksgiving): Steel cut oats (quinoa as an option) with Greek yogurt, pecans, pumpkin butter from Heavens to Betsy, topped with cinnamon and golden raisins. (gluten free)

PB&J Smoothie (Available now): Super smoothie blend of frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, almond milk and peanut butter. (gluten free)

Sweet Bean Salad (Available now): Featuring black beans, avocado, sweet potatoes, cashews and quinoa. Served over your choice of greens and dressed with a grilled lemon balsamic from The Ancient Olive. (gluten free)

In addition to the new menu items, Create Your Nature continues to offer the following fall favorites year-round:

The Big Apple Oatmeal Bowl: Steel cut oatmeal topped with Greek yogurt, chopped apples, almonds, cinnamon (gluten free)

Blackberry Crumble Oatmeal Bowl: Steel cut oatmeal topped with Greek yogurt, sliced blackberries, granola, pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon (gluten free)

Legend of the Fall Acai Bowl: A blend of frozen blueberries, frozen bananas and frozen pure organic unsweetened acai topped with granola, pecans, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and local raw honey (gluten free)

Thanksgiving 365 Oatmeal Bowl: Steel cut oatmeal topped with Greek yogurt, diced sweet potatoes, pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon (gluten free)

About Create Your Nature

Winter Park, Fla.-based Create Your Nature is the brainchild of husband-wife team Dan and Kim Dill to bring their love for superfoods, particularly acai, to busy local professionals and families. The café features fresh takes and tasty bites, such as acai and smoothie bowls, including its award-winning All American Acai Bowl, oatmeal bowls and salads. In 2018, it was named Best Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant by Orlando Sentinel readers in the 2018 Foodie Awards. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visithttp://www.createyournature.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. #getyourbowlon

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Create Your Nature Rolls Out Power-Packed Smoothie Line

Since 2016, Create Your Nature has been helping locals across Central Florida fuel their day with its innovative menu offerings packed with superfoods such as acai. The health-conscious Winter Park café today announced it will introduce five power-packed smoothies to its menu that already features acai and smoothie bowls, oatmeals and salads. The new menu items roll out Monday, Feb. 26.

Create Your Nature opened in the fall of 2016, combining husband-wife team Dan and Kim Dill’s commitment to healthy eating and their love for acai. The café recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and has continued innovating with the addition of smoothie bowls to its menu last summer and the opening of a smaller outpost in New Smyrna Beach last fall.

“Our philosophy is rather simple,” said Kim Dill. “Offer a mix of clean eating options while introducing new flavor profiles and special ingredients that will benefit your health in new ways. We’ve continued experimenting with our menu, adding new items that feature ingredients such as Blue Majik spirulina and now charcoal in one of our smoothies, which has been known to remove toxins from your body.”

Along with the great taste and health benefits customers have come to know and love, guests will be pleased to see the owners continue their tradition of using unique and fun names for menu items, including Goji Knows Me and The Ninja to name a few.

The following menu items are available starting Feb. 26:

Smoothies:

The Ninja: Banana, Mango, Pineapple, Pitaya, Charcoal, Mint, Cucumber, Ginger, Coconut Water

The Green Smile: Pineapple, Banana, Spinach, Apple Juice, Cucumber, Lemon, Ginger

Blueberry Steel: Banana, Blueberry, Pitaya, Avocado, Almond Milk

Goji Knows Me: Banana, Strawberry, Orange Juice, Goji Berries

Strawbana (this one’s for the kiddos!): Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Water

About Create Your Nature

Winter Park, Fla.-based Create Your Nature is the brainchild of husband-wife team Dan and Kim Dill bringing their love for superfoods, particularly acai, to busy local professionals and families. The café features acai and smoothie bowls, oatmeals, smoothies and salads. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit http://www.createyournature.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. #getyourbowlon

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Create Your Nature Debuts in New Smyrna Beach

WINTER PARK, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2017) – Superfood café Create Your Nature today opened an acai and oatmeal bar in New Smyrna Beach. This is the company’s first expansion after opening in Winter Park last year.

The Winter Park-born café is riding off its immediate success since opening just 11 months ago and will bring its popular acai and oatmeal bowls beachside. The new location will be an acai and oatmeal bar spinoff from the original Winter Park location serving up a limited menu inside the Island Soul surf shop, 311 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach.

“We’re excited to bring our passion for clean, healthier eating to New Smyrna Beach,” said Co-Owner Kim Dill. “Partnering with Island Soul was a natural next step for us, especially given their customer demographics and our focus on clean eating with natural and organic ingredients.”

Create Your Nature is owned by husband-wife team Kim and Dan Dill. Both working professionals, passionate about a healthy lifestyle, and parents of two young girls, the Dills are not your typical café owners. Dan is a successful trial lawyer who owns The Dill Law Group, and Kim is a former insurance defense attorney leading the family’s new venture.

General Manager Julie Wilson, a cookbook author and all-around fitness lover, joins the Dills in opening the new location featuring customer favorite acai and oatmeal bowls, such as the award-winning All American Acai Bowl and the wildly popular, savory Lacey Caprese Oatmeal Bowl.

The hours of operation for the New Smyrna Beach location will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday (subject to change because… island time!).

About Create Your Nature

Winter Park, Fla.-based Create Your Nature is the brainchild of husband-wife team Kim and Dan Dill to bring their love for superfoods, particularly acai, to busy local professionals and families. The café features fresh takes and tasty bites, such as smoothie bowls, including its award-winning All American Acai Bowl, oatmeal blends and salads. The company opened its original location in Winter Park in 2016 and expanded to New Smyrna Beach with a boutique location in 2017. For more information, visit http://www.createyournature.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. #getyourbowlon

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We need your feedback!

At Create Your Nature, we wouldn't be able to do what we do without valuable feedback from our customers. Please take this one-minute survey (four questions) to help us determine potential changes to hours of operations.

Survey respondents will be entered to win one of two prizes (a free acai bowl on us because well, you're awesome, or one of our new, super soft hooded T-shirts). You must include your email address at the end of the survey to enter to win.

Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QR6HWB9

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Now Hiring for Our New Smyrna Beach Location

Seeking passionate, energetic, motivated individuals to join our new acai and oatmeal bar located inside Island Soul surf shop in New Smyrna Beach. No prior experience needed!

Create Your Nature will open a second, smaller location in August in the popular Island Soul surf shop, 311 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Our mission is to promote health and well being in our community by encouraging others to fuel their body in a more nutritious way, especially when on the go. Our new location will offer fan-favorite options from our award-winning menu focusing on acai and oatmeal bowls.

We’re looking for Team Members who thrive in a fun, positive environment. If you have a passion for living a healthy lifestyle, desire flexible scheduling and consider yourself a people person, then apply today to join our team!

Email resume and references to General Manager Julie Wilson at [email protected].

Learn more about us at www.createyournature.com.

New Smyrna Beach location hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday (subject to change because… island time!).

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Create Your Nature Rides into New Smyrna Beach

Create Your Nature, which opened its first location in Winter Park last year, today announced plans to open an acai and oatmeal bar in New Smyrna Beach this summer. This will be the company’s first expansion, and it is anticipated to open in August.

The Winter Park-born café is riding off its immediate success since opening just 10 months ago and will bring its popular acai and oatmeal bowls beachside. The new smaller location will be located inside Island Soul surf shop, 311 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, and feature select items from Create Your Nature’s original location in Winter Park.

“We’re excited to bring our passion for clean, healthier eating to New Smyrna Beach,” said Co-Owner Kim Dill. “Partnering with Island Soul was a natural next step for us, especially given their customer demographics and our focus on clean eating with natural and organic ingredients.”

The new location will be an acai and oatmeal bar spinoff from the original Winter Park location serving up a limited menu.

Create Your Nature is owned by husband-wife team Kim and Dan Dill. Both working professionals, passionate about a healthy lifestyle, and parents of two young girls, the Dills are not your typical café owners. Dan is a successful trial lawyer who owns The Dill Law Group, and Kim is a former insurance defense attorney leading the family’s new venture.

The hours of operation for the New Smyrna Beach location will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday (subject to change because… island time!). The café is now hiring for part-time team members. Resumes can be sent to General Manager Julie Wilson at [email protected].

About Create Your Nature

Winter Park, Fla.-based Create Your Nature is the brainchild of husband-wife team Kim and Dan Dill to bring their love for superfoods, particularly acai, to busy local professionals and families. The café features fresh takes and tasty bites, such as smoothie bowls, including its award-winning All American Acai Bowl, oatmeal blends and salads. The company opened its original location in Winter Park in 2016 and expanded to New Smyrna Beach with a boutique location in 2017. For more information, visit http://www.createyournature.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. #getyourbowlon

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Here's to summer nights at Create Your Nature! Join us this Friday, July 14, after hours from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. We're staying open late with a limited menu so you can enjoy some of your favorite acai and oatmeal bowls or dig in to one of our new smoothie bowls. Treat the fam to a refreshingly cool bowl or fuel up post-workout.

All customers can take advantage of our BOGO offer, just mention it to a team member*. *Buy one bowl, get one free from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14 and from 4 to 8 p.m. July 15. Offer is good for one free bowl of equal or lesser value. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

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Introducing 11 New Menu Items

The words “eat well, live well” have never rang truer than at Create Your Nature this summer. The health-conscious Winter Park café has introduced nearly a dozen new options to an already award-winning menu that features acai bowls, oatmeal blends and salads. The new menu items roll out June 21.

When Create Your Nature opened last fall, it was just a dream project of husband-wife team Dan and Kim Dill. Now, just seven months after opening, the duo’s dream has proven reality as the store has already become a favorite destination for Winter Park residents and visitors.

“The response from locals has been nothing short of amazing,” said Kim Dill. “Having only been open a few months, we’ve been experimenting with our menu based on customer feedback to provide a diverse mix of clean eating options and introduce a variety of new flavor profiles. We believe we’ve achieved a great mix of the two with the introduction of these new menu items.”

Along with the great taste and health benefits customers have come to know and love, guests will be pleased to see the tradition of original entrée names remains with new options like C’mon Baby Do the Matcha and Obi-Wan Quinobi to name a few.

“From the very beginning, our menu has always been transparent in the products we use while bringing a creative and engaging edge,” said Julie Wilson, General Manager. “Many of the menu item names were suggested by friends and family. It’s part of our culture here, and we really aim to keep that family friendly environment going through every initiative we take on.”

The following menu items are available starting June 21:

Smoothie Bowls:

Pink Dragon

Blend: Organic Pitaya (Dragon Fruit), Pineapple, Banana

Toppings: Granola, Coconut, Pineapple, Banana, Kiwi, Local Raw Honey

Cacao-a-Bunga

Blend: Blueberries, Banana, Cacao Powder

Toppings: Chocolate Granola, Almonds, Coconut, Banana, Cacao Nibs

Hawaii 5 Ohhhh

Blend: Banana, Pineapple, Mango

Toppings: Granola, Coconut, Chia Seeds, Banana, Pineapple, Local Raw Honey

C’mon Baby Do the Matcha

Blend: Pineapple, Banana, Avocado, Baby Spinach, Matcha Tea

Toppings: Granola, Almonds, Hemp Seeds, Blueberries, Raspberries, Local Raw Honey

Little Miss Sunshine

Blend: Strawberries, Mango, Pineapple

Toppings: Granola, Coconut, Strawberries, Pineapple, Local Raw Honey

Signature Oats:

Monkey Business

Sliced Bananas, Walnuts, Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter, Local Raw Honey

Thanksgiving 365

Diced Sweet Potatoes, Pecans, Greek Yogurt, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon

Blackberry Crumble

Sliced Blackberries, Granola, Pecans, Greek Yogurt, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon

Rock the Casbah

Cashews, Raisins, Coconut, Coconut Milk, Turmeric, Cardamom, Harissa Oil

Salads:

Holy Frijole (1-pint mason jar)

Black Beans, Garbanzo Beans, Corn, Tomato, Green Bell Pepper, Cilantro

Dressing: Lemon Balsamic, Chipotle Olive Oil

Obi Wan Quinobi (1/2-pint mason jar)

Chilled Quinoa, Spinach, Dried Cranberries, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Celery, Apples, Parsley

Dressing: Grilled Lemon Balsamic

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Available Now: Snacks to Power Your Day

Be Happy. Eat Right. Get Moving. That’s a little mantra of ours over here. Our goal is to fuel your mind, body and soul. That’s why we’re introducing some powerhouse snacks that will sneak in some of those all-important nutrients you need to refuel when at your desk or running from one school activity to the next. Here’s a quick look at these new specialty items:

Green Mustache Crackers

These organic crackers made with garbanzo bean flour, kale and chia shaped like tiny mustaches are sure to be a fan favorite in any lunch box. Green Mustache Crackers are a healthy (and fun!) alternative for chips in your kid’s lunch bag, but the taste is great for all ages. Organic, vegan, and gluten free, these make for the “perfect snacking trifecta.”

Rhythm Superfoods’ Chips

Rhythm Superfoods had a mission to make snacks that were “all good, not just less bad.” Well, it’s safe to say they pulled it off. These crunchy bites are as good for you as they are tasty. Get this, they’re packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. With four diverse, nutrient-packed snack lines (Beet Chips, Broccoli Bites, Kale Chips, and Roasted Kale), you’ll feel the “rhythm so you never miss a beat!”

Dang Toasted Coconut Chips

When Vincent Dang smelled his mother’s coconut recipe, a light bulb went off in his head to start a company using that very ingredient. He went on to start a company in his mother’s name and make a chip that not only satisfies your coconut fix but gives a rewarding, guilt-free crunch. These coconut chips pack as much fiber as a medium apple while having less sugar. Don’t believe us? Just try one for yourself. They’ll have you saying, “dang… that’s good.”

Simple Squares

These organic nutrition bars may sound simple, but they don’t lack anything when it comes to flavor! When Founder Kimberly Dobbins was advised to start an elimination diet, she refused to compromise nutrition for taste and set out to make a healthy and delicious snack. Simply put, she succeeded. Coming in a variety of flavors, Create Your Nature now carries Coconut, Coffee, Cinnamon, and Ginger. With only five ingredients in each square, there is no wrong answer when picking up one of these nutrient-rich bars!

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Introducing Our Retail Lineup

Ever since opening our doors last year, we’ve been a proud supporter of several local small businesses. From the honey drizzle on many of our signature acai bowls (Honey Feast) to the warm cup o’ joe (Foxtail) we serve up every morning, we’re supporting our fellow local businesses. So, if you haven’t popped over to our little corner on Orange Avenue recently, you are missing out. We recently introduced several new products for sale in our café, and you’ll probably recognize many of them from some of Central Florida’s favorite small businesses. Take a look, and shop local.

Soy Candles by Winter Park Candle Company

This family owned and operated business creates all-natural, clean burning soy candles right here in Winter Park. Candles are handmade in small batches with organic soy wax and natural cotton wicks. Now, you can feel good about what you are lighting in your home and scent it without pollutants.

Large and small candles available in the following scents:

Bamboo

Heirloom Tomato

Sweet Grapefruit

Mandarin-Citrus

Lime/Coconut

Homemade Preserves by Longwood-Based Sunchowder’s Emporia

Founder Wendy Read has been offering the very best in jams and chutneys one spoonful at a time since 2008. These local, hand-crafted preserves and jams are made in small batches using only the freshest seasonal fruits and finest ingredients. We’re so in love with these beauties that we feature a few of the seasonal creations in our oat bowls!

For a list of our current flavors, please ask a team member.

Honey from Groveland-Based Honey Feast

You may have noticed a drizzle or two of honey on one of our bowls. It’s true. Honey makes a wonderful natural sweetener, and we’re proud to feature Honey Feast from Groveland atop some of our fresh, made-to-order bowls. This local company hand-crafts its honey one barrel at a time with varieties that are pure, unblended and unaltered. You’ll now find their 12 oz. glass jars available for sale in our café.

Honey Varieties Available for Purchase:

Palm

Mangrove

Sea Grape

Orange Blossom

Black Gum Tupelo

Brazilian Pepper

Sun Care Products by Sun Bum®

This one’s for all you sun lovers out there. Yeah, we see you out there in our courtyard soaking up some rays while digging in to your favorite bowl. This Cocoa Beach-based company has you covered with sun care products that are gluten free, vegan and antioxidant enriched (vitamin E). You’ll find an array of their sunscreens as well lip balms available for purchase.

#TrusttheBum

Lineup Includes:

Sunscreen: SPF 15, 30, 50 and 70 (6 oz. and 8 oz. bottles)

Face Stick: SPF 30

Zinc Oxide: SPF 50

Cool Down Aloe Gel

Cool Down Lotion

Cool Down Spray

Show Your CYN Pride

Consider yourself a regular? Show your pride and grab one of our T-shirts. Ranging in sizes from kid to adult, they’re sure to be a conversation starter with your friends. Available in soft Heather grey and funky tie-dye.

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Treat yo self with our new acai special, Luv-a-Bowl, now through Tuesday, Feb. 14. It's simply divine! Featuring chocolate sea salt granola, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, toasted coconut and semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

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We so enjoyed opening our doors to you, our amazing customers, last Sunday that we are going to do it again. Grab a bowl with us THIS Sunday and enjoy the weekend vibes as you relax in our outdoor space! 

Special Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.

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We’re Hiring!

Seeking passionate, energetic, motivated individuals to join a new and exciting cafe concept in Winter Park focused on healthy eating. No prior experience needed!

Winter Park’s newest café, Create Your Nature, is looking for Team Members who thrive in a fun, positive environment. Our award-winning eatery offers a menu that boasts healthier offerings and centers around acai bowls, oatmeal blends, as well as salads. Our mission is to promote health and well being in our community by encouraging others to fuel their body in a more nutritious way, especially when on the go.

If you have a passion for living a healthy lifestyle, desire flexible scheduling and consider yourself a people person, then apply today to join our team!

Email resume and references to General Manager Julie Wilson at [email protected].

Learn more about us at www.createyournature.com.

Café hours: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays

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CYN Pro Tips

Do we have any first time visitors to Create Your Nature out there? Or, maybe you’re a regular? Regardless, let us make your visit easy and convenient with our CYN pro tips!

1. Parking is a breeze

Besides convenient parallel parking right outside our door, we have an entire parking lot behind our building (State Auto Body). So even on those busy days, there’s a spot for you to come in and enjoy a healthy breakfast, lunch or snack. Stop, park, and get your BOWL on!

2. Recycle with us

Don’t forget, we’re offering 50 cents off your next order if you bring back your Oats to Go jar! What’s more, it’s $1 off each visit if you use one of our branded thermos containers. Thermos’ are $20, so it pays for itself in 20 visits!

3. Ordering made easy

On the go?

Our iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download now, schedule your pickup time and skip the lines! It’s that easy.

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2017 Foodie Awards: Vote for your favorite Central Florida restaurants

Go beyond the extra tip or glowing online review by voting for your favorite Central Florida restaurants in the Orlando Sentinel’s 19th Annual Foodie Awards.

It’s not too late to cast your vote for this year’s Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards. Central Florida Gem or Newcomer has a nice ring to it, eh? Vote for us today! 😉 You have until Friday at 5 p.m. *hint hint*

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Wishing our family, friends and customers a Merry Christmas! We are closed today but will be serving up some delicious acai and oatmeal during our normal hours Monday.

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If you haven’t tried our SOFO bowl this season, you must! This delish oatmeal bowl features a cranberry pear pecan conserve from our friends over at Sunchowder’s Emporia alongside sweet and juicy pears. Try it today, and you’ll be glad you did!