Giada De Laurentiishas been a Food connection television star for 19 years.

Giada has authored ten cookbooks, all focusing on regional Italian cuisine with a twist.

Much ado is made about Giada’s looks and the way she works with and handles food.

Giada De Laurentiis smiles for the cameras at an industry event

After high school, Giada attended the University of California in Los Angeles, where she majored in anthropology.

She received Le Grand Diplome at the conclusion of her education at the institute.

She moved to Spago where she worked under legendary chef Wolfgang Puck.

Giada De Laurentiis at Le Cordon Bleu, France

This training lasted one year (viaEater).

He would look at me and say, ‘That’s what makes my food taste so good.’

Trying to break down those stereotypes.

Giada De Laurentiis eating

That’s my journey.

“I stopped trying to fight it and just say, ‘Okay, fair enough, try my recipes.

See if you like them.

Giada De Laurentiis on a boat in New York City

“I really thought I’d become a food stylist and then went in a completely different direction.”

Everyday Italianfeatures quick and satisfying Italian dishes.

It was her brother Igor who wanted to get Giada comfortable in front of the camera.

Giada De Laurentiis signs cookbooks for fans

I’m not gonna let that camera off of your face.”

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Giada De Laurentiis holds a copy of her Food Network book