Trivia

An instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.

Her first food job was at McDonald's, at age 16.

Engaged to chef Koren Grieveson [January 31, 2013].

Favorite local food treat: "Coconut Layer Cake" at "Smith & Wollensky" in New York City.

Her sister, Jane Burrell, is a registered dietitian and the mother of three children.

Chef. Inspiration to become a chef came from her mother, who was such a good cook.

Attended Canisius College in Buffalo, New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English in 1991. A year later, enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America, eventually graduating in 1996 with an Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.). Also studied at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners in the Piedmont region.

Her niece was born in 2004.

Has one son.