I wasn't looking to get into TV. My family was in the movie business, so I was never interested in that world. Giada De Laurentiis businessfamilyinterest Change image and share on social
Cooking for me is a way to wind down. It's different from cooking on camera, where you have to do everything twice, for a wide shot and a close-up. Giada De Laurentiis cameraclosecook Change image and share on social
I grew up in the kitchen, mostly with my grandfather, my mother and my aunt Raffy. Giada De Laurentiis auntgrandfathergrow Change image and share on social
These days it's cool to be ethnic and to be different, but when I was a kid, it was not cool - at all. My friends would come over and my mom would make crepes with eggs, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and spinach. And they'd be like, 'What is this?' Giada De Laurentiis cheesecoolcrepe share on social
I have been blessed with a good, fun, and wonderful life, but I've also seen a whole lot of pain. Giada De Laurentiis blessfungood Change image and share on social
I'm comfortable in my own skin. I know I'm not going to ever be Cindy Crawford or Elle MacPherson. Giada De Laurentiis cindycomfortablecrawford Change image and share on social
Food was always a big part of my life. My grandfather was one of 14 kids, and his parents had a pasta factory, so as a kid, he and his siblings would sell pasta door to door. After he became a movie producer, he opened up De Laurentiis Food Stores - one in Los Angeles and one in New York. Giada De Laurentiis angelesbigdoor share on social
Don't expect too much from yourself. What I like to do when I have a day off is make various cookie doughs and freeze them. Then I always have that on hand if I need it. Giada De Laurentiis cookiedaydough Change image and share on social
It helps immerse yourself in what you potentially want to do. Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too. Giada De Laurentiis absorbbetchef share on social
I made lemon spaghetti in an early season of 'Everyday Italian,' and to this day people still come up to me and say they love it. It's very, very simple. Basically, you cook the pasta and mix together Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and zest and pour it over the pasta. Giada De Laurentiis basicallycheesecook share on social