Tuesday, October 7, 2008

A Book Review for Kitchen Favorites

Yum Sugar gives a review of Giada's new cookbook, Giada's Kitchen Favorites.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Dallas Morning News Interview with Giada

Giada talks about cooking with daughter Jade and her new book Giada's Kitchen Favorites in a new interview here.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Ny Post Profiles Giada

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Giada Tidbits

Giada talks about new baby Jade here.

Giada shares her favorite recipes for children here.

Playlist to Accompany Giada's Kitchen Favrites

In her own words, here is Giada De Laurentiis's Book Notes essay for her memoir, Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites

When I made my earliest appearances on the Food Network, there were plenty of well-established authorities who already had made their mark on the culinary landscape. I wondered at first what on earth could I bring to the table. Where would I fit in? What new message did I have to share? When I thought about my roots, though, the way my family has always cooked, and the places and people whose food continues to inspire me today, the recipes and ideas began to come. And haven’t stopped since.

In keeping with Largehearted Boy’s invitation to take part in this feature, here is a little food and music pairing with some of the recipes and menus in my new book, Giada’s Kitchen, which comes out today!

Catch up with me on my book tour...


COCKTAIL PARTY

Apple and Thyme Martini: "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra
"…don’t martinis and Frank Sinatra go hand in hand?"
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Pecorino Crackers: "House of Cards" by Radiohead
"…just love Radiohead’s new album but this is my favorite song!"

Panini w/ Chocolate and Brie: "Sexy Can I" by Ray J
"…because anything w/ Chocolate is sexy!"

Pecorino Romano w/ Apples & Fig Jam: "God Put A Smile On Your Face" by Coldplay
"…because these little crostini’s are soooo yummy that you’ll feel like you’re in heaven."


DINNER PARTY

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata w/ Herb Oil: "Say" by John Mayer
"…I hosted a Tiger Woods Charity with John last year and listen to him daily"

Veal Chop: "Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews
"…nothing says crash into me like a Veal Chop"

Artichoke Grantinata: "Be w/ Out You" by Mary J Blige
"…the crust on top is the best part!!"

Citrus Semifreddo: "ViVa La Vida" by Coldplay
"…this dessert will make you want to live life to the fullest!!"

Source:Largeheartedboy.com

Giada at the New York Wine and Food Festival

Date/Time:Daily from Thu., October 9 until Sun., October 12
Price: $30–$750

Dish: New York Wine & Food Festival Serves: A few thousand indiscriminate NYC foodies Prep time: Two years in the making by Schrager & Co., creators of the highly successful South Beach Wine & Food Festival (but we all know that Floridian taste buds are subpar to ours--Schrager, get ready to be grilled!) Ingredients: 1) Mix in several pounds of culinary glitz with the likes of Alice Waters, Bobby Flay, Lidia Bastianich, Gordon Ramsay, Giada Laurentiis, and Rachel Ray. 2) To sweeten, add dozens of famous pastry chefs. 3) Stir in mouth-watering events such as burger-bingeing in DUMBO, a late-night dessert party of cheesy and confectionery bliss, food discussion panels (ranging from how to write a cookbook to mixing great drinks), and food and culture walking tours.

Source: Village Voice.com