Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell Had a Connection to Maine

For fans of Food Network, the news of celebrity chef Anne Burrell's passing was absolutely shocking.

Burrell was a large and recognizable personality on the network. Her work on the show 'Worst Cooks in America' was highly praised but Anne Burrell was also a contestant and judge on other competition shows throughout the network.

While she made her name in the culinary world in New York City, Anne Burrell had a connection with Maine that may surprise a few people. And she passed that connection on to another well-known celebrity chef as well.

Anne Burrell Had a Fond Love For Maine Coon Cats

If you followed chef Anne Burrell on social media, you know that while food has been an enormous part of her life, so has her deep rooted love for Maine coon cats.

Burrell was a cat mom to three Maine coon cats. Their names are Marcia, Lady Lorraine Periwinkle and Nutty Nancy Crazy Pants. Burrell often shared photos and videos of her alongside her beloved cats. Her social media updates strictly about her cats had gained Burrell a different kind of following.

Anne Burrell Introduced Iron Chef Bobby Flay to Maine Coon Cats

Following her passing, superstar chef Bobby Flay posted a memory dedicated to Anne Burrell.

In that Instagram story, Flay praised Burrell's work on 'Worst Cooks in America' but also thanked her for turning him onto Maine Coon Cats as a loyal companion. Flay has a Maine coon cat named Nacho that has become his devoted friend.