I'm actually a very shy person, which is why I always chose to be in the kitchen. You can make people happy and entertain them, without really being there. You can make a very short appearance and then say, 'I've got something on the stove, gotta go!' Giada De Laurentiis appearancechooseentertain share on social
I think children learning to cook can be such a wonderful thing. It can help build confidence, make them feel good about themselves. It helped me build my ego and even start to get acceptance at school. I'd bring things to class that I'd cooked at home. Giada De Laurentiis acceptancebringbuild share on social
Every time I think I have something under control, it changes and I don't have it under control. I think it takes several years to get there. Jade is 19 months old, so right now I'm on alert all the time. And as a mom I think you're constantly worrying about things. Giada De Laurentiis alertconstantlycontrol share on social
Lidia Bastianich, sorry, but kind of boring. I mean, I love Lidia, but you can fall asleep watching her. And Mario Batali? I love Mario to death... but he's not romantic or sensual. Those are the things I bring to the table. Giada De Laurentiis asleepbastianichbatali share on social
The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can. Giada De Laurentiis funholidaypeople Change image and share on social
My mother and I, our favorite part of any baked pasta is the top, where the cheese gets crusty. Giada De Laurentiis bakecheesecrusty 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
I lost my brother when he was 30, and that was devastating for me. I don't know if I will ever get over it. Giada De Laurentiis brotherdevastatelose Change image and share on social
Pasta doesn't make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat. Giada De Laurentiis eatfatmake Change image and share on social
