Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell, an American television chef and the former Institute of Culinary Education instructor She is also a television personality. She is the host of the Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and is co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, with her signature spiky blonde locks and an energised persona on Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Cook series, reveals straightforward and simple techniques for home cooks. Chef Burrell has worked in several of the most prestigious eateries located in New York, studied the food culture and culinary traditions of Italy and competed in the Food Network's Iron Chef America. As a child in Upstate New York Chef Burrell was infatuated by food. The Culinary Institute of America is where she went after earning an English diploma and Communications certificate at Canisius College Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America was the place where I experienced my most memorable time in my life. I was never able to be more educated or accomplished in my studies. After graduating, chef Burrell resided in Italy for a whole year attending classes at the 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 came to comprehend and appreciate the philosophy of Italian food and culture that has had a profound impact in her perspective. Burrell is a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that brightens up the lives of kids who struggle. Additionally, she is an Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation's Celebrity Advocate in which she raises awareness about juvenile diabetics. She is a frequent guest speaker at conferences and travels throughout the United States in her mentorship role. Anne has, through her whole cooking journey, has said that it's a pleasure to be able to share her passion for the food industry with people.