Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell was TV personality and ex-chef of the Institute of Culinary Education and formerly teaches cooking. She 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 and her distinctive spikey blonde locks and pump up personality, explains simple techniques that anybody can learn. Chef Burrell has also worked at many of the best restaurants within New York, studied the cuisine and culture of Italy as well as competed in the Food Network's Iron Chef America. While growing up in New York's Upstate region, Burrell became passionate about food and cooking. Following her graduation with an English and Communication diploma at Canisius College in Buffalo NY she pursued her interest in the business of restaurant by enroling at The Culinary Institute of America. She states "I loved being a Culinary Institute of American student. I loved every minute of it." It was impossible to learn how to do, or even work hard enough. After graduation, chef Burrell went on to spend one year in Italy studying at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners as well as working for La Taverna del Lupo in Umbria and La Bottega del 30 a one-Michelin star restaurant in Tuscany. While in Italy, Chef Burrell developed an appreciation for and knowledge of Italian cuisine. It made a huge influence on her perception of food. Burrell serves on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that brightens up the lives of struggling children. Additionally, she is a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Celebrity Advocate where she has a mission to raise awareness for juvenile diabetics. In her capacity as a guest speaker and mentor Burrell travels throughout the US to talk about her passion for cooking as well as her professional career. Anne often has mentioned throughout her culinary career she is incredibly fortunate to be able be able to share what's essential for her.