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About chezsylvia

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

It’s Ice Cream time!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by chezsylvia

Man oh man it’s hot out!  Took the dog out for a run and he almost overheated.  And it’s only April?  What is going on?  Since it seems we skipped spring and moved straight into summer, I will now officially … Continue reading →

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Some Things Just Never Change

Posted on April 8, 2012 by chezsylvia

Oh high school gym class.  Such memories.  Not many wonderful ones, but lots of memories in general.  Ah, who am I kidding, I hated gym class. One game we played back in good old BHS was Mat Ball.  Yea, it … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass in Food Form: Broken Glass Jello

Posted on April 1, 2012 by chezsylvia

A couple of years ago, I stayed in this bed and breakfast in Vancouver called the Corkscrew Inn.  It was my first time at a bed and breakfast, and even though I have decided I am not the bed and … Continue reading →

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Running round the neighborhood for some pancakes

Posted on March 25, 2012 by chezsylvia

Whenever I run long (6 miles or more) on a day I have off from work, my go to post workout recovery meal is a peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich.  For me, it is just the perfect post run … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Sweet Taste of Tree Blood

Posted on March 21, 2012 by chezsylvia

I am a hard core multitasker.  Just ask anyone at work.  I work on more things than an otherwise normal employee can sanely comprehend.  It is my biggest strength and will lead to my biggest downfall.  Multitasking is good unless … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Taste Without My Nose.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by chezsylvia

If you ever have the desire to let everyone within a 50 foot radius know that you are sick and instead of being sympathetic, being slightly afraid of you, then make sure you have Bronchitis.  Trust me, I know from … Continue reading →

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Winter, I Bid Thee Farewell: Pumpkin Cake

Posted on March 10, 2012 by chezsylvia

A friend of mine reached a milestone birthday this weekend, and I wanted to make her something special.  Something warm and homey, while being fun and child-like at the same time.  As I was hemming and hawing over what to … Continue reading →

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Mango DoFu Fa

Posted on March 3, 2012 by chezsylvia

Despite the dreary start to the day, the weather cleared up nicely.  I had one of my windows open for a while, and it felt like spring.  The air felt so fresh.  In celebration of such a wonderfully spring like … Continue reading →

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Apple Apple Pie

Posted on February 25, 2012 by chezsylvia

My brother spent the day with me today and wanted to make this dessert he found on Pintrest.  Actually, he wanted to make something he found a picture of on Pintrest.  Great.  We went to my Stop and Shop to … Continue reading →

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Pomelo Salad – The best cure for a calorie binge over the long weekend

Posted on February 20, 2012 by chezsylvia

I have to admit.  As frustrating it sometimes is at work, I have to say, the ability to have a four day weekend helps ease the tension.  I enjoyed my four day weekend.  I got some quality time in with … Continue reading →

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