Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell (born August 25, 1949) is an American TV chef personality. She also was a former instructor of the Institute of Culinary Education. Burrell hosts the Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and is co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, with her trademark spiky blond tresses and an energised persona on Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Cook series, shares simple and easy to master cooking techniques that are suitable for the home cook. Chef Burrell is also a part of many of the best restaurants within New York, studied the cuisine and culture of Italy, and battled on Food Network's Iron Chef America. When she was a kid in Upstate New York Chef Burrell was attracted by the food. She pursued her love of the restaurant industry by enrolling at The Culinary Institute of America after obtaining a degree in English as well as Communication at Canisius College, Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America was where I had my most memorable time in my life. It was impossible to take enough out of it. Following graduation, Burrell spent one year studying at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners and working in the Umbrian restaurant La Taverna del Lupo as and Tuscany's La Bottega del 30, which is a Michelin-starred establishment. It was during this time that her experience in Italy allowed her to comprehend and appreciate Italian tradition and philosophy, and has made an impression on her perception of food. Burrell was an Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board members, which strives to increase living conditions for children who face obstacles. Burrell also serves as a Juvenile Disease Research Foundation's celebrity ambassador, and is a vocal advocate for awareness of the dangers of childhood diabetes. as a speaker, guest and mentor, she travels around the U.S. to share her culinary passion and career. Anne has said throughout her professional career that she feels so fortunate to be able share with others what is truly important for her.