Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell (born 25th August, 1949) is an American TV chef personality. Burrell was also a former instructor of the Institute of Culinary Education. Anne W. Burrell is host of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef on the Food Network, as well as the co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Ann Burrell's Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant chef is a hit with her signature spikey blonde locks and pump up personality, explains easy techniques anybody can learn. Chef Burrell has worked and studied in the best New York restaurants. He also battled Iron Chef America and the cuisine of Italy. While growing up in Upstate New York, Chef Burrell developed a passion for cooking and food at an early age. Her passion was for food and restaurant by enroling at The Culinary Institute of America after obtaining a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College, Buffalo NY. I loved every minute of being a student of The Culinary Institute of America she declares. I didn't have enough knowledge, couldn't achieve enough and couldn't push myself enough. After graduating, chef Burrell was in Italy for a whole year taking classes at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Additionally, she worked at La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del 30 (a Michelin star restaurant) located in Tuscany. While in Italy, she developed an appreciation for and knowledge of Italian food and culture. This is a huge influence on the way she approaches her cuisine. Burrell is a celebrity ambassador of the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation. She is a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board which assists kids with disabilities. Burrell is often a guest to speak at conferences and tours across the nation in her mentorship role. In her journey to culinary excellence, Anne often says that she feels extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to share my passion for life with people.