Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years

Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years

After reading about Giada De Laurentiis and her latest olive oil tips, I find myself once again marveling at this incredible woman’s culinary prowess and boundless energy. With over two decades of sharing her love for Italian cuisine on television, Giada has not only become a household name but also a beacon of inspiration for home cooks everywhere.


Giada De Laurentiis revealed why she left the Food Network after 21 years.

The 54-year-old Italian-American cook, known for sharing key factors to consider when purchasing olive oil, has disclosed the reasons behind her decision to leave her lengthy position.

Giada, at the start of 2023, declared her departure from the network. Additionally, she disclosed that she had secured a long-term contract with Amazon Studios.

More recently, she shared that the primary motivation behind her significant career move was to explore her entrepreneurial talents, a venture that presented a challenge given her current responsibilities.

In the Superwomen podcast by Rebecca Minkoff, she mentioned that it took some time for her to come to this decision due to her apprehension about parting ways with Food Network.

Since being a prominent figure in one particular environment and then stepping outside of it can lead to unpredictable outcomes, I found myself drawn to the intriguing path of entrepreneurship. However, I came to understand that pursuing this new venture meant letting go of my previous commitment.

Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years

Fashion designer turned podcaster Rebecca asked if she missed working on the Food Network.

Giada explained: ‘No, I wish I could say yes, but I’ve become exhausted from working too hard for such a long time. I’ve lost the excitement and can’t see an appealing path ahead anymore. I need some excitement back, and if I’m growing tired, my audience likely is as well.’

Ever since claiming my newfound independence, I’ve been bustling through unprecedented opportunities in my professional journey – most notably establishing my very own lifestyle brand, Giadzy!

Approximately two years and six months ago, she decided it was time for a change, and she committed herself wholeheartedly to Giadzy. She continues her work in TV, but only on a part-time basis due to an agreement with Amazon, and her schedule is certainly not as demanding as before.

Following my recent sharing of knowledge on social media, I’ve now compiled my top recommendations for selecting high-quality bottles of olive oil in the market.

On Monday, a Food Network celebrity shared a video on Instagram, where she shopped at a supermarket and highlighted the key factors to consider when purchasing a crucial ingredient.

Dressed in a sheer black top and khaki green, button up pants, Giada, 54, began the clip by telling her 2.2 million followers: ‘Here’s a few little things to remember when you buy olive oil.’

Glancing at the shelves and running her fingers over some displayed items, the fair-haired celebrity shared: “Olive oils of superior quality are housed in colored glass containers, specifically dark-tinted ones. This is because dark glass shields the olives within.

Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years

‘They go rancid otherwise, from heat and from sunlight,’ she continued, before advising: ‘Plastic anything isn’t always the best way to hold olive oil.

She mentioned as well that we shouldn’t overlook the tiny plastic particles involved, which aren’t beneficial for one’s health, before sharing more of her suggestions.

Giada mentioned that it would be beneficial to find a particular type of olive,” she indicated, pointing at a specific bottle.

‘This one is a California one and you can see it because they show it right here. All the olives come from the state of California.

In other words, while it might seem like a single olive, it’s more likely that multiple olives are involved, and all of them originate from California.

She suggested that the freshest olive oil, obtained through the initial press, is not only beneficial but also offers the finest taste and quality.

Wrapping up her video presentation, Giada commented: “Ultimately, the choice of flavor profile depends on your preference. However, keep in mind: one olive from a single origin, cold-pressed first for the best taste. Store it in a glass container, preferably dark, as a top-quality option.

With any luck, you found it helpful! Here’s to enjoying your olive oil! Giada concluded with a double thumbs-up and a bright smile on her face.

Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years
Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years

Her audience promptly responded to the post, with one individual expressing: “Excellent information!” and another adding: “Extremely useful!

Person three said, “Excellent video. Very educational. Thank you, Giada,” and person four chimed in, “I always listen to whatever Giada has to say!” (Informal)

1st person: I’ve been curious about this, but your explanation really helped clear things up for me!

Giada has a lot of experience showing off her culinary knowledge on television, having hosted her own show titled “Giada at Home” on the Food Network.

Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years
Giada De Laurentiis reveals surprising reason she left the Food Network after 21 years

This woman, who has one child, frequently contributes and temporarily co-hosts the morning program, Today, on NBC.

In September, Giada posted a video on social media showing her daughter, Jade Marie De Laurentiis-Thompson, who is 16 years old and sings in a band called The Hours, performing together with her.

I’m often found lending my voice to melodious tunes, serenading passersby, quite close to a bustling train station. It could very well be that I’m partaking in the time-honored practice of busking, sharing my music with the world, one song at a time.

The well-known chef from the Food Network, who underwent sinus surgery a few months ago, co-parents their daughter, Jade, with her former spouse, Todd Thompson, who is a fashion designer.

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