LOCALadk Magazine
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Winter 2020 LOCALadk Magazine 11 LOCALadk Paul PAUL SORGULE is a long-time Adirondack chef, culinary educator, restaurant consultant and trainer, and author. Culinary Olympic Gold Medal winner, 2001 National Culinary Educator of the Year, and author of two novels, Paul is passionate about good food and its sources. His blog, www.harvestamericacues.com, has been viewed and shared by nearly 1.5 million readers. He lives with his wife, Sharon, in Saranac Lake, where they raised three children and now enjoy visiting their six grandkids. WYNDE KATE REESE and TAMMY LOEWY, owners of Green Goddess Foods in Lake Placid, stay busy with their multiple locations. Their Natural Market, Café & Deli offers organic groceries, a sit-down café, and catering services for events large and small. Their Market on Main Street. offers a grab-and-go deli and salad bar, plus organic grocery options, and their Nordic Café, Bar, and Waffle Hut at Mt. Van Hoevenberg provides skiers with healthy food and drinks in the winter. When not enhancing the health of their community, Wynde and Tammy enjoy volunteering for Farm to School and Global Arts organizations and exploring in nature with their families. Tammy & Wynde MEGAN PLETE POSTOL is a freelance writer based in the Adirondack foothills. Her writing focuses on people, places, and issues related to conservation, the environment, and the outdoors. Her column, "CNY Outdoors" appears in the Boonville Herald newspaper. She regularly contributes to New York Outdoor News and several other outdoor industry publications. Megan LINDA WAXMAN FINKLE (LWF518@gmail.com) is an Albany-based writer who loves sports, science, history, and learning new things. She spends many hours on the road, exploring the world, and visiting family and friends. Linda Bethany BETHANY GARRETSON is an Environmental Studies instructor at Paul Smith's College in upstate New York. She's a passionate mountain climber and writer, and her research examines the intricate relationship between nature and culture. Ron RON RAKOWSKI is a watercolor artist specializing in capturing scenes of the Adirondacks. Many subjects are centered around the Old Forge area, including the local ski hill, McCauley Mountain, area buildings, and favorite vistas. He spends his summers painting with the Old Forge-based plein air painting group "Mountain Air Painters."