As many of you saw on Twitter, Todd and I just finished a whirlwind trip to Italy... Way too short, but we packed a LOT into our 4 days! (For highlights from our travels search #GiadainItaly on twitter...I posted lots of pix from food to fashion, to dips in the Mediterranean!)

I've been busy since my last Scoop - prepping tons of awesome new recipes, finalizing locations and wardrobe for Season 9 of G@H, and we start shooting next week!  Yippee!

#TeamGiada is rocking Food Network Star - I couldn't be more proud of my finalists!! I hope you are all enjoying watching the competition heat up as much as I am...

And finally - Happy Father's Day!!  For those of you who are planning to cook this Sunday, here are 3 of Todd's faves to try.  Show me whatcha make! #GiadaonFathersDay...I want to be able to retweet your meals!

Sausage, Peppers and Onions: http://giadadelaurentiis.com/recipes/902/sausage-peppers-and-onions

Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Rabe: http://giadadelaurentiis.com/recipes/671/orecchiette-with-turkey-sausage-and-broccoli-rabe

Caramelized onion, Sausage and Basil Pizza: http://giadadelaurentiis.com/recipes/903/caramelized-onion-sausage-and-basil-pizza

Have a great weekend, and happy summer!

Ciao!

Xo Giada

P.S Hey LA foodies,  August 9th I'll be hosting "Giada's Festa Italiana" - Details here http://bit.ly/Kz5ls7