Tom Valenti is the chef-owner of New York's acclaimed restaurant, Ouest, and the just-opened, the West Branch. He was diagnosed with diabetes over ten years ago, and after undergoing various stages of denial, anger, and resignation, created a diabetic cuisine that doesn't skimp on flavor. He lives in New York City with his wife.
Mario Batali is a chef and the author of several cookbooks including Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes, which won the James Beard Award, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals from My Home to Yours, and America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers.