Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell (born August 25, 1949) is an American TV chef personality. She was also an instructor for the Institute of Culinary Education. She hosts the Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and is also co-hosting Worst Cooks in America. Her signature spiky blonde hair and bubbly personality Anne Burrell eliminates the intimidation of eating out and offers simple, easy-to-learn techniques for the at-home cook in her Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. Chef Burrell is also a seasoned veteran of New York City's best restaurants. She has also studied Italy's culinary tradition and its culture and the surrounding landscape. As a child in Upstate New York Chef Burrell was attracted by the food. The Culinary Institute of America has sparked her interest in the management of restaurants after she graduated with the English and Communications degree from Canisius College Buffalo NY. She states "I was a huge Culinary Institute of American student. I was awed by every moment." It was difficult to master and do enough or put in the hours. When I graduated at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners and chef Burrell spent an entire year in Italy studying and working at La Taverna del Lupo restaurant located in Umbria as well La Bottega del 30 one Michelin rating in Tuscany. The chef gained an appreciation of Italian food and culture during her stay in Italy that has informed the way she cooks. Burrell served as a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board to improve children's lives who are facing challenges. Burrell is also an Juvenile Research Foundation celebrity ambassador where she advocates for education about children with diabetes. Burrell travels extensively across the nation in her capacity as a mentor as well as a guest speaker where she discusses her career and love of cooking. In her journey to culinary excellence, Anne often says that she feels very fortunate to share my passion for life with people.