The ambitious degree program she selected there specializes in both cuisine and patisserie. Her true calling could not be denied, so Giada chose to jump in and learn from Paris’ best instructors at the world famous Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Upon completion of her Anthropology degree program, she found her passion for cooking had not waned, despite the distraction of a conventional college education. Out of high school Giada chose to study Anthropology rather than pursuing a career in the restaurant business. Her story stands as an inspiration to adult career changers who share a passion for cooking that just won’t go away. Her grandfather, Italian film director, Dino de Laurentiis owned his own restaurant-DDL Foodshow-where Giada spent time during her formative years.īeing born in Rome with a restaurateur Granddad was enough to instill some early culinary credibility in a young lady whose culinary education took a slightly different turn than most celebrity chefs. Her culinary fame is further fueled by additional Food Network programs, best-selling cookbooks and signature Giada products.Īs she recounts frequently on the network, Giada grew up in a large Italian family that turned out traditional Italian dishes.Ĭomfortable in the kitchen from an early age, her culinary experimentation showed a knack and love for preparing great food.

Her modern food point of view tweaks recipes appropriately for today’s health-conscious and serious home cooks. With an impressive background of culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and a unique, personable charm, she is a globally revered celebrity chef who continues to prove her skill and accessibility.Giada de Laurentiis, of the Food Network’s Everyday Italian fame, is well known for her presenting her simple Italian dishes in a way that speaks to home cooks. Giada launched the lifestyle and e-commerce platform, in 2017, which showcases new recipes, entertaining and travel tips, and videos, along with a range of kitchen products.

She is the author of nine New York Times bestselling cookbooks, including her most recent, Giada’s Italy, in addition to her children's book series, Recipe for Adventure. Giada De Laurentiis is the Emmy award winning television personality of Food Network’s Everyday Italian, Giada at Home, Giada’s Weekend Getaways, Giada In Paradise, Giada In Italy, Giada’s Holiday Handbook, Giada Entertains, Giada On The Beach, a judge on Food Network Star and Winner Cake All, a NBC Today Show contributor, and a successful restaurateur with restaurants GIADA and Pronto by Giada in Las Vegas, as well as GDL Italian in Baltimore.

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