Do you know this unassuming woman? Not the exhausted one from a ‘move’ I’ve done in the last two weeks…. the one to the right…. the light, young wisp of a woman with a powerhouse of ideas that created Healthy Creations ~ in both Encinitas and their Organic Kitchen in Vista?
I mean, she’s sitting at the front of the store at her computer working while she eats and just on a fluke I sit down and start talking about Paris and how looking out the window at the doggies coming out from the shop next door, and the people walking by seemed like we get to enjoy a slice of life go by as we munch. She laughed and agreed. I said: “But the thing I really like about this place is the music”. SOoooo CHEF MARIAN…. SO TYPICAL OF YOU CHEF!
That’s when she broke into a grin and said “I can’t wait to tell the staff you like it”! (her idea).
Well, I just about fell off my chair. The owner? I was telling the owner the benefits of eating at her place? Lol
Well, that’s the kind of week it’s been…. and I’m starting that week as of last Thursday! Remember: I did my Estate Sale, then my yard sale over this past weekend at my daughters’ house, then donated everything that didn’t sell to Father Joe’s. And I’m BUSHED!
COME ON CHEF. GET BACK TO THE CUTE BLONDE!
Ok. Ok. Well, she’s a Chef too, ya know! She creates every recipe herself. And I might say to you, it’s soooo good!
Would I be too trite to say that this restaurant is a hidden gem?
I don’t think there’s any other word for it. Especially when you pass the Naked Cafe in the next mall, (over priced and flavorless) and after that experience think: “I’ll never eat healthy again”! lol
I stumbled upon Healthy Creations months ago with my Vegan daughter. (Where do you want to eat? I don’t know. Where do you want to eat ~ then we go into a place, she looks at the menu and says: “you eat”. That means there’s nothing on the menu vegan).
So to find a place where we both can eat, a place that serves vegan choices, (no dairy), wheat free, gluten free panini’s and gluten free wraps, in addition to the fish eater (me) who loves tuna but has told to lay off, because of the mercury…. and then to see ‘low mercury tuna’ on their menu? Geez. It’s good. And their aioli (mayo) they put on samitches has NO DAIRY. Hallelujah!
Plus they have a ton of shelf items and items in the fridge and freezer to take with you. And it’s all healthy…. ah… yeah…. Healthy Creations!
Well, Bravo to Rhiana Glor….. Here’s her story:
When Rhiana Glor founded Healthy Creations in 2007 her intention was to present the San Diego community with an opportunity for affordable, organic, healthy food. Today, Healthy Creations is a growing small business with a thriving take-to-bake meal program, a delicious gluten-free granola on the shelves of local grocers, and an in house deli and bakery ….our meats are free-range, grass-fed, and organic…our vegetables are from local and organic farms…our baked goods are gluten free, without processed sugar, and full of flavor…and, our employees are full of a love for healthy food!
About the Chef:
Rhiana Glor graduated in 2001 from Bauman College of Natural Foods with a Whole-Foods Chef certification. She strongly believes in the benefits of eating organic and makes it a way of life. She has been creating recipes for as long as she can remember and always enjoyed sharing them with others. She loves food, eating and helping people learn how to eat a more natural diet. She is here for you, whether it’s a question about Healthy Creations or just about how to make healthy, organic eating a way of life. Healthy Creations has also been lucky enough to find a great group of staff who are passionate about organic food and are great chef’s themselves!
Well, you remember…. Chef Marian told you about this place and let Manager Ian know when you go in! He’s even putting this blog on their Facebook Page! Way cool Chef Rhiana! Way cool Manager Ian!
Happy Eating,
Chef Marian
mm@chefmarian.com