I had a very tough childhood. I came here from Italy in the '70s and didn't speak a word of English, so the kids at school tormented me. Truly, it was horrifying the names they called me, and the teachers never really did a thing to stop it. Giada De Laurentiis 70scallchildhood share on social
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
Talking to other people while you're cooking, it doesn't come naturally. Giada De Laurentiis cooknaturallypeople Change image and share on social
The summer before I went to culinary school, my family wanted me to take a job on a movie to make sure that I was making the right decision. I think they hoped I would change my mind about culinary school. Giada De Laurentiis changeculinarydecision share on social
When I was a kid, for my birthday every year, my mother made me pasta bechamel, which is rigatoni with a white cream sauce. Giada De Laurentiis bechamelbirthdaycream Change image and share on social
I eat a little bit of everything and not a lot of anything. Everything in moderation. I know that's really hard for people to understand, but I grew up in an Italian family where we didn't overdo anything. We ate pasta, yes, but not a lot of it. Giada De Laurentiis biteeatfamily share on social
There's nothing like a home-cooked meal - nothing! When people ask me what the best restaurant in L.A. is, I say, 'Uh, my house.' It's more intimate. Food can connect people in a forever sort of way. Giada De Laurentiis connectcookfood 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
It's almost ingrained in people that, just like you can't be a smart model, you can't be a good-looking cook. Giada De Laurentiis cookgoodingrain Change image and share on social
