Ep 5. Food and Fashion

In Giada At Home season 1 episode 5, titled "Food and Fashion," Giada De Laurentiis is joined by fashion designer, Maria Cornejo, for a day of cooking and fashion. The episode starts with De Laurentiis preparing a lunch menu that includes a chopped salad with a lemon vinaigrette, chicken skewers with a cucumber and feta sauce and grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Cornejo arrives and the two discuss fashion over lunch.

After lunch, they head to Cornejo's studio where they begin to create a one-of-a-kind apron that combines food and fashion. Cornejo introduces her pattern-making process and they select fabrics from her collection. De Laurentiis then shares her expertise in cooking and they collaborate, using food-themed fabrics to create a unique and stylish apron that they both love.

Back in the kitchen, De Laurentiis prepares a dinner menu of Bucatini all'Amatriciana, a classic Italian pasta dish, and a roasted vegetable and farro salad. They then switch gears and create a DIY fashion accessory that is practical and simple using a scarf. Cornejo teaches De Laurentiis how to create a bohemian look by simply wrapping a scarf around her head then they move on to transforming a scarf into a beautiful belt.

Throughout the episode, the two women connect over their shared love of food and fashion. They explore the similarities between designing a recipe and designing a garment, discussing the importance of texture, layering and color. The episode is a delightful mashup of creativity, cooking, and design, with two talented women sharing their passions and techniques.

Overall, "Food and Fashion" is a fun and engaging episode of Giada At Home that showcases De Laurentiis' talents as a cook and entertainer. The addition of Cornejo adds an extra layer of creative energy to the episode, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in fashion and food.