Giada De Laurentiis Net Worth

Giada De Laurentiis's Quotes

• (On how she can still be in good shape while being a chef) I have to say that this is by far the question I am most frequently asked, and my answer is always the same: genetics, portion control and fresh ingredients. If you've ever seen my mother either on the show or in photographs, you'll notice that she is quite petite, trim. So I have her to thank for getting me off to a good start. In addition, I've never been one to sit down to a meal with a large plate of food and eat every morsel until I was uncomfortably full. Rather, I graze - eating small portions of food all day long. And the ingredients are clean and fresh. Yes, I absolutely love chocolate, and I do eat it, but just a bite.
• (Giving advice on becoming a chef) My biggest bit of advice would be to spend some time actually helping caterers or Chefs, even if it has to be for free or as an intern of culinary externship. 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.
• (On her other favorite cuisines) Definitely Japanese. I love how clean and refined the dishes are. They're simple in their ingredients but the flavors and presentation are typically amazing. Second would be Chinese.

Interesting Facts about Giada De Laurentiis

1. Granddaughter of producer Dino De Laurentiis and Silvana Mangano.
2. De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris before becoming a professional chef.
3. She holds a degree in social anthropology from UCLA (1996)
4. Her husband, Todd Thompson, is a clothing designer for Anthropologie.
5. Her private chef/catering company is called GDL and is based in Los Angeles.
6. Before having her own television show on the Food Network, Giada worked for Wolfgang Puck and as a food magazine stylist for magazines like "Food & Wine".
7. She was given a small role in one of her aunt's films and despised being in front of the camera. She doesn't even enjoy having pictures taken of her. She tried her best to stay away from the entertainment industry.
8. Daughter of Veronica De Laurentiis and Alex De Benedetti.
9. Sister of Dino A. De Laurentis, Eloisa De Laurentiis and Igor De Laurentiis.
10. Niece of Raffaella De Laurentiis, Federico De Laurentiis, Francesca DeLaurentiis and Dina De Laurentiis.
11. Her name is Italian for "jade".
12. Was discouraged by her parents from attending culinary school after high school graduation. Thus, graduated from UCLA and then studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
13. Grew up in Beverly Hills.
14. Today (1952) Show contributor.
15. Daughter-in-law of Mary Thompson.
16. Sister-in-law of Trevor Thompson and Talley Singer.
17. Ambassador for Oxfair America.
18. Friend of Valerie Aikman Smith.
19. Her yoga instructor is Kathryn Budig.
20. Niece of Carolyna De Laurentiis and Dina De Laurentiis.