93 Quotes by Giada De Laurentiis

Parisians take their work quite seriously, but they take their enjoyment of the little moments just as seriously. Sometimes sitting in a café with close friends or family and enjoying a shared plate of macarons is just as important as sitting in an office working. You know, some Parisians start their morning with a mug of hot chocolate.Really? Emilia asked, taking a fourth and fifth sip.The chocolate is like medicine to take away your troubles and help you see that life is sweet.

It's pronounced wee but spelled O-U-I. It's all you'll want to say when you're sitting at one of the thousands of little cafes that line the streets and you're looking at a menu full of foods you just want to eat for days. And then you wake up early, and the sun is rising in shades of pink over the white buildings as you make your way through the sleepy streets until you're upon the fresh markets!

You just need a little perspective. Warmed chocolate can give you that.

The French and their food. They put each meal on a pedestal.

Talking to other people while you’re cooking, it doesn’t come naturally.

Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.

I’m into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great.

I wasn’t looking to get into TV. My family was in the movie business, so I was never interested in that world.

I think you can tell the food is close to my heart, too, because I’m doing what I do best.