Girl Crush: Giada De Laurentiis
Monday, October 20, 2008
Giada De Laurentiis
I love Giada. I love her simple yet sophisticated take on Italian food – authentic flavors, beautiful presentations, and dishes/ingredients described in wonderfully poetic terms (unlike some other personalities I can think of that drop those shudder-inducing “yum-o’s!” all over the place). Shudder.
Giada's Kitchen
Ok, back to my happy place. So, Giada, my love, was in town today promoting her new book, Giada’s Kitchen, at the massive flagship Williams-Sonoma in Union Square.
Williams-Sonoma, SF
The line was crazy long. Some silly man walked by and asked,“Who’s Giada?” Who’s Giada?!?!! Pshhht, keep on walkin’ mister…The wait was worth it though, Giada was gracious and charismatic, and, yes, she’s just as purty in person.
The book is full of tasty recipes that have been featured the past season on Everyday Italian.
Among my favorites are the Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs,
Giada’s Kitchen: Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs
Orzo-Stuffed Peppers (I’ve used feta instead of Pecorino Romano and it came out delicious),
Giada’s Kitchen: Orzo-Stuffed Peppers
and I can’t wait to try these Panini with Chocolate and Brie – such a classic Giada combination.
Giada’s Kitchen: Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Mmm…I can’t wait to eat my way through this book!
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Dear Stephanie- I share in your girl-crush on Giada. She is so elegant and lovely and makes cooking seem so effortless. She does not try to carry 15 things from the fridge to the counter like some other people on TV…i mean, who cares about saving a few minutes when you are creating a work of art? I also have her new book and can’t wait to try the shrimp with artichoke and tomato broth. That sounds delish. Happy blogging! —Sonia
I like to watch her cook show too. It is quite easy to follow and most of the time turn out pretty good.
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Hi Stephanie,
You have a lovely blog. That sounds so awesome that you actually saw the beautiful Giada in the flesh. I didn’t realize that chocolate and brie recipe was in her new book. That was the recipe that bombed on Oprah. When she took a bite, you could tell from her face that it was way too weird. I’m guessing she doesn’t mention that. But I do love her (Giada).
Sonia: sigh, yes, she is lovely isn’t she? let me know how the shrimp with artichoke and tomato broth comes out! you are becoming quite the little homemaker
). That is hilarious. I didn’t hear about the Oprah incident! haha maybe i will have to test out the recipe on a small scale to start with…
Mom: i can’t wait to show you her new cookbook!
Sue: thank you! so do you! I love the Food Network (obviously