Giada prepares mini versions of some of her favorite dishes, including Apricot and Walnut Phyllo Cups, Stuffed Baby Peppers, Tomato Basil Tartlets and Whole-Wheat Pita Chips With Mascarpone-Chive Dipping Sauce.

Giada and her friends do volunteer work at a community garden on behalf of OXFAM, an organization that fights world hunger. Giada also packs a tasty picnic of Pecorino and Bean Salad, Smoked Salmon BLT and Ginger-Tea Lemonade to enjoy after their efforts.

Giada's friend has just had a baby so she puts together a best wishes basket for the new mom with dishes that may be re-heated.