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
I was so nervous to turn 40, but the last year and a half has been the most fun I have ever had. Giada De Laurentiis funhalfnervous Change image and share on social
I spent time at my grandfather Dino's gourmet store where he brought in chefs from Naples to cook. I thought of them as rock stars. Giada De Laurentiis bringchefcook 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
I think you can tell the food is close to my heart, too, because I'm doing what I do best. Giada De Laurentiis closefoodheart Change image and share on social
Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love. Giada De Laurentiis bodybringfood Change image and share on social
My sister is a masseuse, so we trade - she gives me massages and I give her prepared meals. It's a great system I'd recommend: Cook or babysit for a friend in exchange for one of her skills. Giada De Laurentiis babysitcookexchange Change image and share on social
To a billion people around the world surviving on just a dollar a day, the question of what to eat tonight is more about life and death than about recipes. The struggle of poor people around the globe weighs heavily on me, especially now that I am a mother, which is why I work with Oxfam. Giada De Laurentiis billiondaydeath share on social
My family truly believes they are better cooks than I am. They see me as Giada, not as a celebrity chef. To them I'm just me - their granddaughter, niece, etc., and they're older and wiser. I like that because it keeps you grounded. Giada De Laurentiis believecelebritychef share on social
I think it can be hard for any man to sometimes be upstaged by his wife. So when I'm home, I work very hard to be Todd's wife and Jade's mother. I have no problem going back to those traditional roles. I try to be Giada, the young girl that he met 20 years ago and fell in love with. Giada De Laurentiis agobackfall share on social