Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell was a television personality, a ex-chef in the Institute of Culinary Education and formerly teaches cooking. She is the host of Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and is also co-hosting Worst Cooks in America. With her trademark spiky blond hair and an exuberant personality Anne Burrell eliminates the intimidation of restaurant dishes and reveals clear, easy to learn techniques to cook at home on her Food Network series Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. Chef Burrell has worked in top New York restaurants and studied Italian cooking traditions as well as the environment. Also, she was a contestant on Food Network's Iron Chef America. As a child in Upstate New York Chef Burrell was inspired by food. The Culinary Institute of America was the next stop for her after she graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in English and Communication with a degree from Canisius College Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America was an amazing adventure for me. I was unable to learn enough, didn't achieve enough and couldn't push myself enough. After graduation, Burrell worked at La Bottega del 30 in Tuscany and La Taverna del Lupo (in Umbria) while attending in the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. It was during this time that her experience in Italy made her more aware and appreciate Italian style of living and the culture and has made an impression on her food and culinary experience. Burrell was on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board which brightens children who are facing difficulties. She also serves as an Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Celebrity Ambassador. she promotes children with diabetes and awareness. Her travels are frequent across the country as a mentor and guest speaker where she discusses her profession and her love for cooking. Anne often has mentioned throughout her culinary career that she feels so fortunate to have the opportunity to share with others what is truly important to her.