Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell, an American television chef and former Institute of Culinary Education instructor She is also a television personality. Anne W. Burrell hosts on Secrets of a Restaurant Chef for Food Network. Food Network, as well as co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, a Food Network presenter with her distinctive long, blonde hair with a exuberant personality, shares easy methods to master and removes intimidation of restaurants dishes in her series Secrets of a Restaurant. Chef Burrell is also a part of the top New York eateries, learned about Italian cuisine and its traditions, and was a contestant on Food Network's Iron Chef America. As a youngster, growing up in New York's Upstate region, Burrell became passionate about food and cooking. After earning an English and Communications degree from Canisius College in Buffalo NY she pursued her interest in the business of restaurant by enroling as a student at The Culinary Institute of America. The Culinary Institute of America was a wonderful opportunity for me. I couldn't seem to get enough pleasure from the experience. After graduating Chef Burrell was in Italy for a year, taking classes at an Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Additionally, she worked at La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del 30 (a Michelin starred restaurant) located in Tuscany. In her time in Italy she grew to truly be aware of the philosophy of Italian cuisine and culture which has had a profound impact on her culinary perspective. Burrell serves on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that helps brighten the lives of kids who struggle. Additionally, she is a Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation's Celebrity Advocate in which she has a mission to raise awareness for the condition of children with diabetes. She frequently travels around the country in her role as both a mentor and public speaker in which she speaks about her work and passion for cooking. Anne has always been grateful she could share the passion that she had for and her passion for cooking, with people around the world.