Author Archives: chezsylvia

About chezsylvia

Engineer during normal working hours...photographer, baker, cook, runner, crossfitter and traveler the rest of the time.

ChezSylvia Travels: Mount Desert Island, ME

Posted on August 23, 2015 by chezsylvia

The mosquitoes were plentiful and huge.  The spiders, always reminding me they are there.  The fog was constant, but beautiful.  The hiking was varied, views amazing. Full Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/44587218@N03/albums/72157657238045730

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ChezSylvia Adventures: Labyrinth at Mohonk Mountain House

Posted on July 1, 2015 by chezsylvia

Long story short.  I took a random day off from work to drive up to New Paltz, NY to experience the Labyrinth at the Mohonk Mountain House.  There was rain and there were spiders.  But I overcame my fear of … Continue reading →

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ChezSylvia Travels: Raleigh/Asheville, NC

Posted on June 20, 2015 by chezsylvia

I took a mini holiday to visit a friend and her growing family down in Raleigh, then took a little solo side trip over to Asheville, North Carolina.  It was hot.  I melted, big time. It was a lot to … Continue reading →

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Biking Death Valley

Posted on March 6, 2015 by chezsylvia

I made myself take a vacation. No excuses this time. I was in need of a break. The problem was, what to do. I would be traveling alone, but I wasn’t so keen on keeping within driving distance of home. … Continue reading →

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Frozen Brownies

Posted on February 7, 2015 by chezsylvia

I think I’ve hit my 3/8 life crisis. Is there such a thing? If not, there is now. While in my quarter life crisis, the biggest question was, now that I’m out of school, what am I going to do … Continue reading →

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2014 is Done!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by chezsylvia

With 2014 coming to a rapid close, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately.  Or, as many others might refer to it, reflecting. “You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough” – Joe E. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup for my Chinese Soul

Posted on December 14, 2014 by chezsylvia

I’ve been watching a lot of Mind of a Chef: Season 1.  In this season, it’s basically all about David Chang, the mastermind behind Momofuku. Besides making me want to drop everything and eat all the ramen in Japan, watching … Continue reading →

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Mac & Cheese for Friends-giving-mas-wanza-anukah

Posted on November 10, 2014 by chezsylvia

To kick off the holiday season, I threw a party.  I called it Friends-giving-mas-wanza-anukah.  Just to cover all of my bases. I made it a potluck and my contribution was mac & cheese and an apple pie.  I figured something … Continue reading →

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Weekend Adventure: Kykuit

Posted on October 12, 2014 by chezsylvia

One of the perks of having some time off during the weekday is the ability to partake in some local tourist attractions without the weekend crowd. I have always meant to visit Kykuit, the home of the Rockefellers, hidden away … Continue reading →

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ChezSylvia Travels: Ogunquit, ME

Posted on September 13, 2014 by chezsylvia

I forced myself to take three days off of work this week and disappeared off into Maine.  Ogunquit, Maine to be more precise. Gorgeous little coastal town that is full of character.  I can see why people who come here keep … Continue reading →

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