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Don't expect too much from yourself. What I like to do when I have a day off is make various cookie doughs and freeze them. Then I always have that on hand if I need it.

Giada De Laurentiis

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Giada De Laurentiis
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 22
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The Eternal City
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis
Giada Pamela De Benedetti
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