Tag: Giada De Laurentiis

  • Around Here

    My vegetable garden is looking amazing. There are tons of tiny little tomatoes, a yellow squash and a cucumber growing right now. So, fingers crossed, we will have fresh veggies this summer. When we go outside now, Ellie likes to get to work picking up sticks. I’ve been recruited to her lawn crew. She’s a…

  • Cookbook Review: Weeknights with Giada

    Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a book signing with Giada De Laurentiis. Hosted by Rainy Day Books, Giada was interviewed on stage at the Midland, and all attendees received a copy of her new cookbook. I’ve long been a fan of Giada and own nearly all of her cookbooks. Her basic risotto recipe is…

  • Risotto

    Anytime I see risotto on a menu, I order it. I’m a lot like Pavlov’s dog in that way. Which is really silly, because I know how to make risotto. And, can I tell you a little secret? It’s really easy to make.* Now, some of you might disagree, and I will concede that it…