Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell (born on 25th August 1949) is an American TV chef personality. Burrell was also an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. Burrell hosts Secrets of a Restaurant Chef on the Food Network and the co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, a Food Network host who has spiky blond hair and an ebullient appearance, shares tips on how you can cook dishes that are restaurant quality in your home with simple techniques. Chef Burrell also has worked in some of New York's top establishments, studied the Italian food and culture, and participated in Food Network's Iron Chef America. As a child in Upstate New York Chef Burrell was inspired by food. She pursued her love of the restaurant industry by enrolling in The Culinary Institute of America after obtaining a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College, Buffalo NY. The student says "I was a huge Culinary Institute of America (CIA) student. I loved every minute of it." It was impossible to take enough out of the experience. After graduating Chef Burrell was in Italy for a whole year studying at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Additionally, she worked at La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del 30 (a Michelin highly rated restaurant) located in Tuscany. In Italy Burrell developed a deep appreciation and understanding of Italian culinary and cultural traditions. It is a huge influence on the way she approaches her cuisine. Burrell is a well-known ambassador to the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation. She is a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that assists kids who have challenges. In her capacity as a speaker, she makes trips across the country to share her passion for cuisine and to promote her professional career as a chef. Anne has stated during her career in the kitchen she is incredibly fortunate to be able be able to share what's truly important for her.