My mother and I, our favorite part of any baked pasta is the top, where the cheese gets crusty. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
When I was a kid, for my birthday every year, my mother made me pasta bechamel, which is rigatoni with a white cream sauce. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
It’s almost ingrained in people that, just like you can’t be a smart model, you can’t be a good-looking cook. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
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. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
My grandfather’s family used to own a pasta factory in Naples and they would go door-to-door selling their pasta. So his love of food came from his parents, which was then passed down to my mother and then again to me. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
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. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
Talking to other people while you’re cooking, it doesn’t come naturally. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
Pretty much every time I try something different or do something in front of a live audience, I truly think they might throw peanuts at me. Giada De Laurentiis Read Quote
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 De Laurentiis Read Quote
