Owner Profiles

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	Darcy Radies
	Darcy Radies has been pinpointed as the only person in Edmonton to dabble in molecular gastronomy, a totally modern approach to food. The focus of this approach is to create entirely new food, meals that have never been done before. An example of this that has been replicated at Blue Pear is the ‘breakfast for dessert’ that features caramelized French toast served with bacon and egg ice-cream. Darcy Radies’ Career Path In1985, Darcy graduated the Culinary Arts Program at Caribou College in Kamloops, BC • Fairmont Hot Springs Lodge, BC • O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, Vancouver BC • Centro, Toronto, ON • Youville Court Hotel, Somerset, England • Le Petite Canard, Maiden Newton, Dorset (a two star restaurant in Britain’s Michelin guide) • Aquaries at Morges, Lac Geneve, Switzerland • Paramata Huntley Hotel outside Sydney, Australia • Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia • Hamilton Island Hotel, Australia • Big White Ski Resort, BC • Galiano Lodge, Galiano Island, BC • Lake O’Hara Lodge near Lake Louise • Jack’s Grill, Edmonton, AB Employment inquiries for the culinary team can be sent to chef@thebluepear.com

	Jessie Radies
	Jessie has a vision for Edmonton as a diverse, vibrant and sustainable city. Both of these organizations are dedicated to educating consumers on the benefit of shopping, eating and living locally and to giving small business owners strength in numbers. Growing up on a farm has instilled in Jessie a fierce passion for community. Jessie believes strong, sustainable communities are the direct result of citizen participation and has worked to educate Edmontonians on the importance of the local economy, its relation to their community, and the power they hold to change it. Jessie believes Edmontonians should consider their role as citizens a priority, and participate in the democratic process. This small shift from ‘consumers’ to ‘citizens’ would radically affect the regions economic outlook and sustainability. A self-proclaimed Foodie, Jessie, with chef husband Darcy, own The Blue Pear restaurant in Edmonton. Jessie has held a variety of roles within the food chain including working in the restaurant industry for 25 years, some of which for multinational fast food companies. In addition to owning The Blue Pear, Jessie is the founder of Live Local Jessie and Darcy have two children and live in Edmonton.

Last Updated: Thursday, September 01, 2011