Italian-American Giada De Laurentiis is a successful chef, author, television personality, and host of her own cooking show on the Food Network. Full-color photos, inspiring direct quotations, and engaging details of Giadas personal and professional life will show readers what it takes to make it in the food industry. The text also includes education and career information on becoming a chef, as well as a variety of recipes for students to try on their own. --Publisher.

Film and food -- Step by step, dish by dish -- Star of the small screen -- Books and tables -- Cooking for causes -- Awards, achievements, and endorsements -- Recipe for becoming a chef -- Try it yourself.