Podcast:Beyond the Plate Published On: Wed Mar 07 2018 Description: Chef Giada De Laurentiis is an Emmy Award winning television personality, New York Times Bestselling Author, "TODAY" correspondent, "Food Network Star" judge, and restaurateur. In addition to her many businesses, Giada is also incredibly generous with her time. Her philanthropic work includes Learning Gardens, being an ambassador for Stand Up 2 Cancer and the Melanoma Research Alliance, and supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a non-profit which raises money and awareness of childhood cancer causes.