Giada: (About her new show, Giada's Weekend Getaways) The show was a collaborative idea between the Food Network and myself. Travel shows are so popular that we decided to combine travel and food into a new show that offers ideas, food and great scenery.
Giada: (Her 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.
Giada:(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.
Giada was featured in the men's magazine, Details, in October 2006.
Giada graces the cover of Town & Country's February 2007 issue.
Giada's first client as a personal chef was director, Ron Howard.
Giada's grandmother, Silvana Mangano, is a noted Italian actress.
Giada is a spokesperson for Barilla, the world's largest producer and manufacturer of pasta.
Giada is a private chef and caterer, as well as founder of GDL Catering in Los Angeles.
Giada has published three books, as of early 2007, Giada's Family Dinners, Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipies, and Everyday Pasta.
Went To UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles )
She was given a small role in one of her aunt's films and despised being in front of the camera. She does not even enjoy having pictures taken of her. She tried her best to stay away from the entertainment industry.
Her husband, Todd Thompson, is a clothing designer for Anthropologie.
Before starting her own business, she began working in a variety of Los Angeles restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck's Spago.
She's Italian.
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