Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell (born August 25, 1949) is an American TV chef personality. She also was an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. Burrell hosts The Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef as well as co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell's Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant chef is a hit with her signature hairstyle and her pumped up personality, explains easy techniques anyone can master. The chef Burrell is also a seasoned veteran of New York City's best restaurants. She has also explored Italy's cuisine and culture, along with the natural geography. When she was a kid in Upstate New York Chef Burrell was attracted by the food. After earning an English and Communications degree at Canisius College in Buffalo NY she was able to pursue her love of the industry of restaurants by registering as a student at The Culinary Institute of America. The Culinary Institute of America is a wonderful experience. It was impossible to learn, do or work enough. Following her graduation, Chef Burrell was able to spend a full period of time in Italy taking classes at an Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners while working at La Taverna del Lupo in Umbria and La Bottega del 30 a one Michelin-starred restaurant located in Tuscany. When she was in Italy the chef developed an appreciation for and knowledge of Italian culinary traditions. This had an enormous influence on her perception of food. 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 juvenile diabetics. In her capacity as an inspirational speaker, she makes trips across the country to speak about her passion for food and her culinary career. Anne often has mentioned throughout her culinary career that she feels so fortunate to be able be able to share what's essential to her.