Giada De Laurentiis

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Giada De Laurentiis is a renowned chef, author, and television personality known for her Italian-American cuisine. She was born on August 22, 1970, in Rome, Italy, and grew up in a family of culinary experts. Her grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, was a famous Italian film producer, and her mother, Veronica De Laurentiis, was a well-known actress.

Culinary training[edit | edit source]

De Laurentiis received her culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, and started her career in the food industry as a food stylist. She went on to work at several restaurants in Los Angeles before starting her own catering company, GDL Foods, in 2002.

Cooking show[edit | edit source]

In 2003, De Laurentiis began hosting her own cooking show, "Everyday Italian," on the Food Network. The show was a huge success and ran for 8 seasons. She has also hosted other cooking shows on the Food Network, including "Giada at Home," "Giada's Weekend Getaways," and "Giada Entertains."

Cookbooks[edit | edit source]

In addition to her television career, De Laurentiis has published several cookbooks, including "Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes," "Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites," and "Happy Cooking: Make Every Meal Count ... Without Stressing Out."

Awards and honors[edit | edit source]

De Laurentiis has won several awards throughout her career, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host for "Giada at Home" in 2013. In addition to her culinary career, De Laurentiis is also involved in philanthropic work. She has worked with organizations such as the Global Genes Project and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Overall, Giada De Laurentiis is a successful chef, author, and television personality who has made a significant impact in the culinary industry. Her passion for Italian-American cuisine and dedication to her craft has earned her a loyal following and a well-deserved place among the top chefs in the world.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

  • Giada De Laurentiis married Todd Thompson, a fashion designer, in May 2003. The couple had one child together, a daughter named Jade Marie De Laurentiis-Thompson, before they divorced in 2015.
  • De Laurentiis is currently in a relationship with Shane Farley, a television producer.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

  • Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host, "Giada at Home" (2013)
  • Gracie Award for Outstanding Host, "Everyday Italian" (2005)

Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • "Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes" (2005)
  • "Giada's Family Dinners" (2006)
  • "Everyday Pasta" (2007)
  • "Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites" (2008)
  • "Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California" (2010)
  • "Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner" (2012)
  • "Happy Cooking: Make Every Meal Count ... Without Stressing Out" (2015)
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