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12 Acres
St Albert
Chef Cory is a passionate food advocate whose 22 year career has taken him through kitchens in Vancouver, Calgary, Osoyoos, Toronto, and his hometown of Edmonton. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of dealing with food insecurity, Chef Cory has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between the hospitality industry and local charities. He has been a strong supporter of the Ronald McDonald House’s Home for Dinner program & Y.E.S.S. He has also been an instructor for the City of Edmonton’s culinary arts program at the City Arts Center, & has lectured in local schools about food security & careers in the hospitality industry.
An avid gardener, fisherman, and outdoorsman, Cory’s connection to food and urban agriculture is deeply personal and rooted in his family’s agricultural history. In the last year, he has joined the Edmonton Food Council and become the Executive Chef of 12 Acres Restaurant in St. Albert. A partnership between the restaurant and 12 Acres Farm in Pickardville, Alberta; 12 Acres Restaurant is a true Pasture to Plate concept which is dedicated to achieving as close to 100% self-sustainability as possible, as well as producing nearly everything (cheeses being the only exception) in house from scratch. This commitment to integrity and quality has proven to be a perfect pairing with Chef Cory’s personal values and professional aspirations.
Website: 12acres.ca
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