Silvana Mangano, Giada DeLaurentiis’s gorgeous Nonna, at her swimsuit best.
Do we have to start thinking about this already? Well, if you want to look svelte and lovely on the beach or on your roof, it might not be a bad idea. I know you’ve all been doing your Lenten best in the self-sacrifice department, but don’t give up just because Easter and ricotta cheesecake are around the corner. Stay tuned to Skinny Guinea for more glorious, low-carb, no compromise Italian recipes and illuminating diet tips to get you ready. I’ll have you slithering into that Prada swimsuit in no time.
Erica De Mane 
I had no idea Silvana Mangano was Giada DeLaurentiis’s grandmother. Wow. Where do I get a grandmother like that?
Hey Jack,
To see her in action, rent Teorema by Pasolini, or De Sica’s The Gold of Naples. Riso Amaro, I believe her first film, is a bit dreary, but she wears some fetching, rather shredded-looking outfits that you might appreciate (I believe this photo is from that film).
I wish I were discovering these films for the first time.
Erica