Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell (born 25th August, 1949) is an American television chef and host. She was also an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. Burrell hosts Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and is also co-hosting Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, a Food Network star with her trademark spiky blonde hair and a pumped up personality reveals easy to learn techniques and eliminates intimidation of restaurants dishes on her TV show Secrets of a Restaurant. Chef Burrell has also worked at several of the most prestigious restaurants within New York, studied the food culture and culinary traditions of Italy and competed in the Food Network's Iron Chef America. Growing up in upstate New York, Chef Burrell developed a passion for cooking and eating from an early age. The Culinary Institute of America has sparked her interest in restaurant management after she earned the English and Communications degree from Canisius College Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America was the place where I experienced the most enjoyable time of my life. I couldn't seem to get enough pleasure from it. After graduation, chef Burrell was able to spend a full period of time in Italy attending Italy's Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners as well as working for La Taverna del Lupo in Umbria as well as La Bottega del 30 a one-Michelin-starred restaurant in Tuscany. During her time in Italy she grew to truly comprehend and appreciate the philosophy of Italian cuisine and culture which made a lasting impression in her perspective. Burrell was a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board which brightens children who are facing obstacles and is also a Juvenile diabetes research foundation Celebrity Ambassador where she is an advocate for children with diabetes and awareness. As a guest speaker and teacher, she travels around the US to talk about her love for cooking and career. Throughout Anne's culinary journey she has often said that I am so lucky to be able to share my passion to others.