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Giada De Laurentiis on "Giada at Home"
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Giada De Laurentiis hosts Food Network's "Giada at Home" and "Everday Italian."

Giada De Laurentiis has become a household name. With an impressive background of culinary training and a unique personable charm, Giada De Laurentiis is a globally revered celebrity chef who continues to prove her skill and accessibility not only with her expanding presence beyond Food Network, but also with the great success of her cookbooks, brand alliances, newly launched food products and recurring role on "The Today Show."

Born in Rome, Giada De Laurentiis grew up in a large Italian family where the culture of food was a staple in and of itself. As the granddaughter of film producer Dino De Laurentiis, Giada consistently found herself in the family's kitchen and spent a great deal of time at her grandfather's restaurant, DDL Foodshow. After graduating from the University of California in Los Angeles with a degree in anthropology, Giada De Laurentiis's passion for cooking remained. Giada De Laurentiis eventually made the decision to commence a culinary career and began her professional training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, specializing in both cuisine and pastry. Following, Giada De Laurentiis returned to Los Angeles, where her training included positions at the prestigious Ritz Carlton Fine Dining Room and Wolfgang Puck' Spago in Beverly Hills. Giada De Laurentiis later founded GDL Foods, a catering company in Los Angeles.

Giada De Laurentiis's career began on Food Network in 2002 when she was discovered by a network executive upon reading an article about her and the De Laurentiis family in Food & Wine magazine. Since then, Giada De Laurentiis has earned an Emmy win for Outstanding Lifestyle Host and has become one of Food Network's most recognizable faces. Giada De Laurentiis's Emmy winning, daytime cooking show, "Everyday Italian," features quick, healthy and satisfying Italian dishes. Giada De Laurentiis's primetime show, "Giada's Weekend Getaways," debuted in January 2007 and follows Giada to popular destinations in and around the United States as she explores the cities' most notable restaurants and activities. Giada De Laurentiis can also be seen in Food Network specials, such as "Giada in Paradise: Capri and Santorini," and as a judge on the highly popular series, "The Next Food Network Star."

The foray into cookbooks was an obvious decision, allowing Giada De Laurentiis's loyal viewership to reference, prepare and share their favorite recipes. Giada De Laurentiis's first book, "Everyday Italian," showcases many of the delicious recipes from her cooking show of the same name. Her second book entitled, "Giada's Family Dinners," quickly became a #1 "New York Times" best-seller as did her third cookbook, "Everyday Pasta," which was released in April 2007. An eagerly-awaited fourth book, "Giada's Kitchen," will hit bookshelves in October 2008. All four books are published by Random House/Clarkson Potter.

Giada De Laurentiis's overall success and notoriety yielded her a role as spokesperson for Barilla, the world's largest producer and manufacturer of pasta. Giada De Laurentiis took her relationship with Barilla one step further, entrusting the Italian arm of the brand, known as Academia Barilla, to license and produce four products under her name. The products: Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Tuscan Herb Mix, and Sea Salt with Fresh Lemon Zest, debuted in January 2008 and are currently being sold exclusively at Crate and Barrel stores through June 2008.

Giada De Laurentiis had been a recurring guest on the "The Today Show" up until her stint as a correspondent during the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino secured her a role as a contributing correspondent. Last year, Giada De Laurentiis was officially named a co-host on the nation's #1 morning show where she highlights current trends in travel, cuisine and lifestyle.

Giada De Laurentiis currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Todd and daughter, Jade.






GIADA DE LAURENTIIS: FACTS

How old is Giada De Laurentiis? Where was Giada De Laurentiis born? Where does Giada De Laurentiis live? Find out here.

Age: 39 years old
Birthday: August 22, 1970
Full Name / Real Name: Giada Pamela De Benedetti
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: Todd Thompson




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GIADA DE LAURENTIIS: TWITTER

March 19, 2010
i just found out that giada de laurentiis has a twitter account!
2 hours ago
Lets just be honest here. Giada de Laurentiis has the best rack around, okay? I don't have to be a man to know that one.
2 hours ago
Damn Giada De Laurentiis is one hot Italian. Wow New crush!
3 hours ago
Whenever I see Giada De Laurentiis' name, I always think of Giardia, the stomach parasite that gives you diarrhea forever.
4 hours ago
i want to be Giada De Laurentiis when i grow up.
6 hours ago
I'm dying to see Giada De Laurentiis nude
7 hours ago
Giada de Laurentiis just told me that tiramisu = pick-me-up in Italian. Even if it were wrong, I'd believe her.
8 hours ago
RT @morladupin @delamarRX931 who do you like better? ina garten or giada de laurentiis?
18 hours ago
@delamarRX931 who do you like better? ina garten or giada de laurentiis?
19 hours ago
@D0wJ0nEs Giada De Laurentiis to be exact LOL... all ethnic people do that.
1 day ago
Making oboe reeds while watching Every Day Italian with Giada De Laurentiis
1 day ago
is starting 2 wish that Giada De Laurentiis was 1 of my relatives so I could have some more amazing food when I came home. IT LOOKS SO GOOD!
1 day ago
@skos I can't imagine WHY you like Giada De Laurentiis ... LOLOLOL or maybe I can ... =:~D *wink wink*
1 day ago
@JennyPennifer Haha. Seriously? I guess I can't judge. I like Giada De Laurentiis and that "Five Ingredient Fix" host. ;-)
1 day ago
Fearrington Village McIntyre’s is delighted to welcome Giada De Laurentiis to Fearrington Village! She will visit to sign copies...........
1 day ago
@akosmitis wish you were going to be here having dinner tonight with my favorite Italian woman Giada De Laurentiis
2 days ago
 
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