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
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
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
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
Stock up your pantry and your freezer with things that aren't perishable: Your favorite jar of tomato sauce that lists 'tomato' as the first ingredient, lots of grains, olive oils, vinegars, tomato pastes, onions, shallots. When you go to the store, you only have to pick up meats and produce. Giada De Laurentiis favoritefreezergrain 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
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