12 Quotes & Sayings By Giada De Laurentiis

Giada De Laurentiis is a chef, author, and television personality. She is best known for her popular cookbooks and appearances on the Food Network, but she also played a major role in the revival of Italian cuisine in America, and has been named "Top Chef: All-Stars" winner. Her cookbook, Giada at Home, was published in 2006 and has reached No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller List and No Read more

2 on the USA Today Best Seller List. Her latest book is Everyday Italian: Simple Recipes for Delicious Family Meals (2008).

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Parisians take their work quite seriously, but they take their enjoyment of the little moments just as seriously. Sometimes sitting in a café with close friends or family and enjoying a shared plate of macarons is just as important as sitting in an office working. You know, some Parisians start their morning with a mug of hot chocolate. Really? Emilia asked, taking a fourth and fifth sip. The chocolate is like medicine to take away your troubles and help you see that life is sweet. Giada De Laurentiis
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It's pronounced wee but spelled O-U-I. It's all you'll want to say when you're sitting at one of the thousands of little cafes that line the streets and you're looking at a menu full of foods you just want to eat for days. And then you wake up early, and the sun is rising in shades of pink over the white buildings as you make your way through the sleepy streets until you're upon the fresh markets! . Giada De Laurentiis
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Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body it's truly love. Giada De Laurentiis
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These days it's cool to be ethnic and to be different, but when I was a kid, it was not cool - at all. My friends would come over and my mom would make crepes with eggs, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and spinach. And they'd be like, 'What is this?' Giada De Laurentiis
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It helps immerse yourself in what you potentially want to do. Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too. Giada De Laurentiis
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Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body it's truly love. Giada De Laurentiis
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Attitudes toward food have completely changed. Giada De Laurentiis
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I'm into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great. Giada De Laurentiis
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Pasta doesn't make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat. Giada De Laurentiis
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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
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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