Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell has been a chef, television host in America and a teacher at Institute of Culinary Education. She hosts The Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and is co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, a Food Network host with spiky blond locks and a lively appearance, shares tips on how to prepare restaurant-style meals at home, using easy methods. Chef Burrell was a student and worked at the top New York restaurants. He was also a part of Iron Chef America and the food scene of Italy. Burrell, who grew up living in New York State's Upstate, developed an early passion for cooking. She pursued her passion for food and restaurant by enroling in The Culinary Institute of America following her graduation in English and Communications from Canisius College, Buffalo NY. She says "I loved being a Culinary Institute of America student. I was awed by every moment." I could not learn or do enough. After graduating Chef Burrell lived in Italy for a year, studying at an Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Also, she was employed at La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del 30 (a Michelin starred restaurant) in Tuscany. In Italy she gained a profound appreciation and understanding of Italian food and culture. This will have a significant impact on how Burrell cooks. Burrell serves on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that helps brighten the lives of children who are struggling. She also is a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation celebrity advocate in which she promotes awareness of the condition of children with diabetes. as a speaker, guest and teacher Burrell travels throughout the United States to discuss her culinary passion and professional career. Through her culinary adventures, Anne has always said I feel so lucky to be able to share my passion for life with people.