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November 22, 2023
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Examples?????

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November 22, 2023
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How about something I wrote? Or something in The Post-Star or the Albany Times Union. These are the real journalists, not television broadcasters. Those are not journalists, they are entertainers. Carl, when are you going to look at real journalism on the local level. Why don’t you comment on the main subject of this story, local people doing great work to better our community. What are you doing to better our community? When you are ready to do that, come back and comment. Until then, I cannot respect your commentary at all. Sorry, that’s how I feel.

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November 22, 2023
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Anonymous sources are OK if they agree with your point of view.

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I’m looking forward to eating at seasons! Thank you for the shout out!

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Im so glad that you wrote this article Ken about Chef Matt Bolton and the culinary program he has. This is the secret gem of our area. As chair of the board of trustees of the Chapman Museum , for the last three years I have partnered with Chef Matt as he created our unique fund raiser, The Finer Experience. It’s a five course meal paired with five different wines. The sommelier is associated with Lake George Wine Outlet . They select the 5 wines according to the menu prepared by Chef Matt Bolton.The Chapman pays for the wines.

The event is amazing. I m always impressed with the professionalism and talents of the students who prepare and serve. Chef Matt is a task master and is respected by students and customers alike. I definitely recommend attending The Finer Experience if you can get one of the 60 seats available. If not definitely go to lunch at Seasoned on the two days they are opened. You will not be disappointed.

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Wonderful program! This is hard work and can be very stressful. I’m hoping these types of vocational programs grow. We need more that tap into skills that aren’t academically focused but preparing for real job options without saddling kids with lifelong debt. Bravo!

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Hold on there Ken! You're calling Julia Child highbrow and snooty??? After cutting all those onions??? Egads!!

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My mother used to watch her show all the time and told me Julia once dropped a raw chicken on the floor, picked it up, and continued with the recipe saying, “Don’t worry, you’re alone in the kitchen.” Highbrow and snooty? I think not!

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Well, she was obsessed with French cooking.

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She wasn't being highbrow though. She was breaking into a Man's World. She did with charm!

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Ken, terrific profile of Matt Bolton at the SUNY ADK Culinary School, very well deserved. So dedicated to the craft of great cooking, and even more so to the students.

I knew Matt from his early days at the Friends Lake Inn and saw him advance over the years, enjoying his culinary creations at the Inn's wine/food dinners. Now every time we see each other at SEASONED, like at the annual Chapman Finer Wine event, its like old home week. SUNY ADK is fortunate to have him.

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Fantastic article about an awesome program.

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I was trying to say they have great food there at the Culinary Center!

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