I don't care that you're obsessed with mascarpone cheese. Nor do I care that you use words like "warm" and "earthy" to describe the flavor of certain spices (even though I have no idea what the hell "warm" and "earthy" taste like).
Half the time you cook meals that I would never try. But I don't care. Perhaps it's your enthusiasm for parmesan cheese and copious amounts of lemon zest that draws me to the TV. Or the way you get so excited over fennel bulbs and store-bought mayonnaise.
Every time I turn on "Giada at Home" or "Everyday Italian," I feel warm and fuzzy inside; like I'm sitting down and watching an old friend work her magic.
Paula Deen and Rachael Ray are lovely. But Giada takes the cake.
In case you've never seen Giada De Laurentiis in action, here's a video of her culinary journey (source: The Food Network)
I still remember two episodes of hers that I loved: how to make shaved icy and when she was getting a picnic basket ready for her beloved Todd. I tried to do something similar last spring albeit less fancy schmancy. I loved her idea of taking Chinese take-out cartons and filling them with salad or pasta.
ReplyDeleteGood looks AND good skills in the kitchen. Some women have all the luck.
watch out Giada! as soon as I figure out the difference between thyme and rosemary -- the food network's going to be calling me for "Kimberley At Home" LOL
ReplyDeleteI love how you have so many pictures of Giada in this entry. You crack me up, Kimberley!
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