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I think you can tell the food is close to my heart, too, because I'm doing what I do best.

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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I have been blessed with a good, fun, and wonderful life, but I've also seen a whole lot of pain.
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I spent time at my grandfather Dino's gourmet store where he brought in chefs from Naples to cook. I thought of them as rock stars.
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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.
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Talking to other people while you're cooking, it doesn't come naturally.
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My mother and I, our favorite part of any baked pasta is the top, where the cheese gets crusty.
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The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can.
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I had a very tough childhood. I came here from Italy in the '70s and didn't speak a word of English, so the kids at school tormented me. Truly, it was horrifying the names they called me, and the teachers never really did a thing to stop it.
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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.
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I always say to people that working full time and being a mom is probably the hardest job, because as a mom you think about your child 24/7.
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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.
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Pasta doesn't make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat.
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Cooking for me is a way to wind down. It's different from cooking on camera, where you have to do everything twice, for a wide shot and a close-up.
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Every time I think I have something under control, it changes and I don't have it under control. I think it takes several years to get there. Jade is 19 months old, so right now I'm on alert all the time. And as a mom I think you're constantly worrying about things.
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Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body it's truly love.
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In order to keep your husband, you have to make time for him. Rather than going out to dinner, I like to spend time for just the two of us.
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I keep my skin - especially on my face and neck - out of the sun. My brother died of melanoma eight years ago, and I've got SPF on all the time, 24-7. It makes you realize, the sun is a wonderful thing, but it can be a very devastating thing. So sunscreen is key, and a lot of laughter, too.
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Everything in moderation.
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It will be a great success to me if my family comes into the restaurant and says that they're proud of what I've done, they're proud of the way I've represented the De Laurentiis name, and that they love my food. That is the moment of pure pride for me.
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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.
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I lost my brother when he was 30, and that was devastating for me. I don't know if I will ever get over it.
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