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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


 
 
 
 
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS: TWEETS

making dinner for my family. watch out giada de laurentiis and rachel ray =P
10 hours ago
Rachel Ray vs. Martha Stewart !!! Who do you think is the better cook? RT @davindermahal @MissBanga Neither. Giada de Laurentiis.
1 day ago
@urkillingme Giada de Laurentiis has the best smile ever. And a pretty smokin bod.
1 day ago
i wish i could cook like giada de laurentiis, i'm sick of throwing frozen food in the microwave :(
1 day ago
Something about Giada De Laurentiis' giant mouth makes me think she loves giving dome. I'll bet she could suck start a Harley.
1 day ago
Just spoke with producer for Giada de Laurentiis who saw our free Christmas in Italy guide online and wanted advice 4 Giada's X-mas special!
1 day ago
Been watching too much Louis CK. I'm now purposely watching stuff just to make me hate people more! Giada De Laurentiis on Good Food..QED!!
2 days ago
is making Pork Milanese for dinner. I got the recipe from Giada De Laurentiis. (We're totally tight like that)
3 days ago
@Cinemawesome I tune out her talking so I can watch what she's doing. i adore Giada de Laurentiis. and I hate Paula Dean.
3 days ago
Giada De Laurentiis nude must look sexy
3 days ago
Dirty thoughts when Giada De Laurentiis is buttering a turkey...
3 days ago
@Shape_Magazine What issue will Giada de Laurentiis be in?
3 days ago
@w_interrobang Was the unnamed person Giada de Laurentiis?
3 days ago
@bdgrlaw I shall read up my giada de laurentiis cookbook lol @ohhellno
3 days ago
@LeahBrinkman diddys been busy. Haven't talked to him in like 2-3 hours. Today I'm having lunch with Giada de laurentiis
3 days ago
god, its creepy how much i perv on Giada de Laurentiis. but seriously, her breasts are AMAZING *___* and she loves cheese as much as i do xD
4 days ago