One of the regular customers at Moon's was shipping tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, who, although he savored the food, could never seem to remember Speck's name. Regis Mohawk Indian known for his skills as a guide and cook, Pete Francis. Speck and his sister, Wicks, also cooked at the Sans Souci in Ballston Spa, alongside another St. Speck developed his culinary skills at Cary Moon's Lake House on Saratoga Lake, noted as an expensive restaurant at a time when wealthy families from Manhattan and other areas were building summer "camps" in the area. Though information about their actual heritage is unclear, and they have been assumed to be African-American and mixed-race, Speck and his sister Catherine Wicks "both identified as members of the St. Speck was born on J in Saratoga County in upstate New York. More detailed versions include claims that he invented potato chips by accident or to appease a difficult customer, often cited as Cornelius Vanderbilt some accounts also claim that the true inventor was Speck's sister Catherine Wicks. This myth featured in national advertising campaigns in the 1970s. However, after Speck's death various newspaper articles and local histories of Saratoga County began to claim him as the "inventor" of potato chips. The first published recipes for potato chips date from the early 19th century, decades before his career as a chef. Speck was known for serving thinly sliced fried potatoes at his restaurants, which subsequently became known as "Saratoga chips". His establishment was popular among wealthy tourists and his reputation spread outside the Adirondacks. Speck later left Moon's and opened his own restaurant, Crum's, in nearby Malta. His specialties included wild meat, especially venison and duck. He worked as a hunter, guide and cook in the Adirondack Mountains, becoming noted for his culinary skills after being hired at Moon's Lake House near Saratoga Springs.
He was a member of the Mohawk people and likely also had African-American ancestry. Speck was born in Saratoga County, New York. He was known for his role in popularizing potato chips in Upstate New York and was later mythologized as their creator. George Speck (also known as George Crum J– July 22, 1914) was an American chef. It's no surprise.Abraham Speck, Diana Tull Focus on theme parks pays off for agencies A second Disney-focused agency joined Travel Weekly's Power List this year.Getting serious about sustainability During a recent Africa Travel Week webinar, industry players pointed to signs that the trade, suppliers and travelers have.Cruise lines grapple with the 'summer of lost luggage' Navigating flight and luggage issues proved to be a major challenge for Norwegian Cruise Line, prompting it to grow its air.Tour operators and advisors, take note: Its hyperfocus on. CosmoTrips? The latest travel entrant Cosmopolitan magazine is the latest consumer brand to sell travel.
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