ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We’re indebted to our agent, Mollie Glick, who believed in this project from the moment we shared stories about Justin and his food allergies with her. A huge hug of appreciation to Kat Brzozowski, our editor, whose enthusiasm and suggestions for the cookbook proved invaluable. Many thanks also to Leah Stewart, our copyeditor, for her keen eye.

We’d also like to acknowledge all the Web site advocating for educating people about food allergies. We wish we could name them all for creating a global platform for food allergy awareness that has given parents of allergic children comfort and hope. Among our favorite Web sites: www.Foodallergyliving.org, www.Foodallergy.org, www.Kidswithfoodallergies.org, and www.Faiusa.org (Food Allergy Initiative).

We’re very grateful to Justin’s family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who encouraged us to write our book simply by loving our food. Special thanks to our mom and Justin’s dad, who helped us out in the test kitchen. Our nature is to add a little bit of this, a little bit of that. The scientists in us were guided by their taste buds.

Last, we would like to thank our food-critic-in-residence, Justin. Not only for his five-star reviews, but for being the heartbeat of our family. We love you.