Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell was an actress on television, ex-chef at the Institute of Culinary Education and she was formerly an instructor of cooking. Burrell hosts Secrets of a Restaurant Chef on the Food Network and the co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, with her signature spiky blonde locks and her edgy personality on Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Cook series, shares an easy and straightforward cooking techniques that are suitable for the home cook. Chef Burrell also worked at the top New York restaurants, has learned about Italian cuisine and its traditions as well as competed on Food Network's Iron Chef America. Burrell was born in New York State's Upstate, developed an early passion for cooking. The Culinary Institute of America was the next step for her following her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in English as well as Communications at Canisius College Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America was a fantastic experience. Culinary Institute of America was a fantastic place to study. Following graduation, Chef Burrell lived in Italy for one year attending the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Additionally, she worked at La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del 30 (a Michelin highly rated restaurant) located in Tuscany. In Italy Burrell developed an appreciation for and knowledge of Italian culinary and cultural traditions. It has had a profound impact on how Burrell prepares her food. Burrell is a part of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that brightens children who are facing obstacles and is also an Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation celebrity ambassador. she promotes children with diabetes and awareness. She travels frequently around the United States in her position as a mentor as well as a public speaker in which she speaks about her work and passion for cooking. Anne has stated throughout her professional career she is incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to communicate with people what is most important to her.