A Conversation with Giada De Laurentiis: Giada at Home

Title: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California , $35.00 Hardcover, ISBN 9780307451019, On Sale Date: March 30, 2010. Chapters of this friendly and inviting book are titled by course, such as Appetizers and Desserts, as well as by ingredient and occasion (e.g., brunch). Giada includes straightforward instructions for classic Italian fare, such as steak involtini; Chianti-marinated stew; pecorino and bean salad; and limoncello granita, as well as a selection of such modern dishes as grilled asparagus and melon salad; pea pesto crostini, and lemon hazelnut tiramisù. Chock-full of mouthwatering dishes for easy entertaining (Italian fried olives; whole wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dip; and vegetable parmesan), this appealing collection is supplemented with informative, short essays on ingredients including olive oil and dried and fresh herbs..

What: Giada De Laurentiis will be in conversation with Vivien Jennings, Founder & President of Rainy Day Books and talk about Giada's New Book, Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California, her life, her work, and she will answer audience questions. There will be Door Prizes from: Pryde's Old Westport, The Upper Crust, Andre's Confiserie Suisse, Traditions Furniture and Webster House.

When: Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00 PM

Where: A Rainy Day Books Author Event at Unity Temple on The Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Admission Package: $35.00 plus Tax, includes from Rainy Day Books, One (1) Stamped Ticket, One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) and One (1) Autographed Copy of Giada at Home (Hardcover) to be picked up at the Author Event. All Author Event Book Sales are Final and Non-Returnable.