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Burrell is also a New York Times bestselling author and passionate cooking teacher.
But where did Burrell’s career begin?
She enjoyed cooking as a child, and today she is being paid to do exactly what she loves.
“My mom is crazy about cooking.
My apple happily does not fall far from her tree,” Burrell said (viaTotal Food Service).
Besides her mom, Burrell’s cooking inspiration was Julia Child.
As a little girl, she watched Child on television with her mother as they made meals daily.
According to her mom, Marlene, Burrell was a talented child whose cooking skills quickly surpassed hers.
Burrell studied English and Communications at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York (viaAAE Speakers).
Feeling dissatisfied with her career choice, she followed her passion for food instead.
“I started waitressing when I was in college because I wanted to buy a car.
A week in, I knew I loved the restaurant business,” Burrell recalled (viaCloser Weekly).
Eventually, she enrolled in culinary school and never looked back.
“It’s about using perfect ingredients and respecting them.
It’s so simple, rustic and beautiful,” she added.
The restaurant was the perfect training ground for Burrell.
Felidia was a charming restaurant in a townhouse setting in mid-town Manhattan.
But even early in her television career working with Batali, Burrell was a stand-out chef.
“She expects only the best.
She is straightforward and is truly there to help you be better.
However, the restaurant closed less than a year later.
According toPage Six, the restaurant was always busy and loved by the locals.
Burrell has not opened a restaurant since.
Burrell and Claxton, both in their 50s, met in 2018 onBumble, according toPeople.
After years of being single, Burrell said that marrying Claxton felt like she got everything she wanted.
That whole family dynamic has been amazing,” she said (via Closer Weekly).
The celebrity chef’s marriage is acting like going strong.
I love you to the moon and back my sweet" (viaInstagram).
Or maybe she’s just a natural teacher.
“Being able to cook and talk is a special skill,” explained Burrell (viaCloser Weekly).
“But thankfully, not everyone has learned everything.
There are still plenty of worst cooks out there that need my help!”
she humorously told Closer Weekly.
