Did you know that 5,000 crocus are required to produce one ounce of saffron spice? Or that there's no such fish as a sardine, and that the term refers to pilchards, sprats and small Atlantic herring caught around the island of Sardinia? If you’re a foodie, facts like these may thrill you to no end.

At The Healthy Gourmet, this is what we do. We study food—its nutritional value, its history, its many charming nuances and glorious contradictions. We cook it, write about it, formulate recipes from it, and generally obsess about it in the healthiest possible way.

We also do menu planning, recipe development and catering for individuals, families or groups of any size. You'll see some examples of our favorite things on the Recipes page. And we have personal chefs who can come to your home and work their magic in your very own kitchen; they'll make a meal for a family of four, or a romantic dinner ‘a deux.

In fact, if it has anything to do with food, we can do it. Deliciously. Call us at The Healthy Gourmet, 303-588-8523, or contact me personally at Lisa@TheHealthyGourmet.net for more details.

Lisa Turner, founder of The Healthy Gourmet, also does one-on-one nutrition consulting and meal planning; you'll find more details at InspiredEating.com. Get in touch with her at lisa@thehealthygourmet.net