"Jessi came into our lives at a difficult time -- my adolescent son Max had just been diagnosed with diabetes, and we were looking to improve our eating habits to accommodate his new dietary requirements. We had always been very spontaneous and adventurous eaters, and I was specifically looking for someone who had the culinary skill to produce exciting and delicious meals, while at the same time, had the nutritional expertise to put together meals that were compatible with diabetes. Jessi did a fantastic job with this: her food is really delicious and creative, she made ethnic-themed dinners, Continental dinners, Southern dinners -- there was always variety. And, the carbohydrate count was always carefully worked out for my son, with appropriate portions. I learned about different food products that were healthier for Max, such as pasta made with 50% legume flour, as well as how to bake with sugar substitutes, etc. We never felt like we were eating "diabetic dinners" that were devoid of flavor and color -- in fact, quite the opposite. Jessi's cooking really helped us get through my son's adjustment to diabetes, and reminded him that it is still possible to eat great, satisfying food despite having the illness."