Fabulicious! book signing for her fans. We caught up with Teresa and had literally five minutes for a brief interview. Whether or not you watch RHONJ, one thing is for sure, Teresa’s fan love her, waiting anxiously for almost 2 hours to meet her in person.
SMITC: What are your 30 min go-to meals for your family?
TG : I have to say all the recipes in both books are really simple to make except for the homemade pasta. A few of my favorite go-to recipes are Tagliatelle with Peas and Ham (Skinny Italian), Devil Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta (Fabulicious!), Steak Pizzaiola (Skinny Italian) and Gorgeous Garlic Shrimp (Skinny Italian).
SMITC: What are you most excited about Skinny Italian?
TG: Skinny Italian, the recipes are all calorie counted. Fabulicious! is more traditional, hard core Italian and what my family is known for. My favorite recipes in this book are Devil Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta, Stuffed Eggplant and Holy Cannoli Cupcakes.
SMITC: As a mom raising four young impressionable daughters, what are your strategies for dealing with mean girls?
TG: Third grade was a tough year for Gia and she experienced problems in school with her classmates. I was so proud because she would tell the teachers and let the school guidance counselors help resolve the issue. They were fighting over the silliest things.
SMTIC: How do you deal with the mothers?
TG: I don’t get involved with the other mothers. I think the moms that get involved it’s not good. Kids fight today and the next day they’ll be friends. I tell Gia to always do the right thing and be respectable. Her principal loves her and not because she’s my daughter. I try to stay out of it.
SMITC: What would we always find in your handbag?
TG: Lip gloss and lip liner
SMITC: What’s your must have beauty product that you can’t live without to look fabulicious?
TG: Mascara and lip gloss and I’m good.
For the cast of Caroline and Dina Manzo are currently not speaking because of the what transpires on tonight’s RHONJ reunion. Considering their older brother escorted Teresa to Chicago, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
No matter what your opinion may be of the series, one thing is for sure, these “real” housewives sure know how to bring on the drama when the cameras are rolling!
