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About chezsylvia

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

Knife Fights, Turkey Trunks and Old Lady Bathing Suits: Kicking off Holiday Season 2013

Posted on December 3, 2013 by chezsylvia

It’s not as exciting as the title may suggest.  I just wanted to pique your interest… So, here is another reason why I need one of those Life Alert things: Yup.  That is a knife, that flew out of my … Continue reading →

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Quickie Dinner: Roasted Mushroom Kale and Chicken with Buttermilk Biscuits

Posted on November 25, 2013 by chezsylvia

My kitchen never stays clean for long. I’m just having immediate family over for Thanksgiving.  Small informal affair.  But I still had to go on a massive cleaning spree on Sunday to make the apartment guest worthy (a perk of … Continue reading →

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ChezSylvia Travels: Outer Banks, North Carolina

Posted on November 15, 2013 by chezsylvia

I hopped in my car and drove 10 hours South for three reasons.  To run the OBX Half Marathon, to visit a dear friend, and to experiment with solo travel.  Of the three, I accomplished two with much delight, and … Continue reading →

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Looking for the Sun, Finding Pumpkin Corn Bread

Posted on November 3, 2013 by chezsylvia

I had the two dogs for the night.  Not only did the fire alarm for the building go off in the middle of the night, forcing us to evacuate, I dragged them along with me in an attempt to view … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Westchester Half Marathon

Posted on November 2, 2013 by chezsylvia

Westchester Half Marathon – October 13, 2013 I ran stupid and now I’m paying for it.  A painful reminder of how I am not as young as I used to be. It was a beautiful, chilly and cloudy morning.  Perfect … Continue reading →

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ChezSylvia Travels: Singapore via Hong Kong

Posted on October 26, 2013 by chezsylvia

Took the camera out for another spin halfway around the world again!  This time, I visited Singapore with a stopover in Hong Kong. A few quick notes: I forgot to reset my camera settings from food photography.  I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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Toasting in Mayo = Awesome

Posted on October 8, 2013 by chezsylvia

Is it weird that I actually find Men’s magazines more interesting than Women’s magazines?  Maybe it’s because I eat real food in real portions and workout more like a guy?  I mean, you wouldn’t find an article about lifting heavy … Continue reading →

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Falling Apart for Fall: Apple Cider Pancakes

Posted on October 5, 2013 by chezsylvia

6AM is not a time to be competitive. What was supposed to be an active recovery WOD at CrossFit on Thursday turned into a WOD that forced me to take a couple of true rest days. It was a simple … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10K Trail Race

Posted on September 29, 2013 by chezsylvia

Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10K Trail Race – September 29, 2013 When a race course brings you to the highest point in Westchester, you are pretty much guaranteed more than a few really good uphill climbs. Touted as harder than the … Continue reading →

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Fall = Football = Fresh Corn Cornbread

Posted on September 29, 2013 by chezsylvia

Football season is here. While I can’t say I don’t watch football, I’ll enjoy a game if it happens to be on.  I don’t always know what’s going on, and who is who and whatnot, but I do know enough … Continue reading →

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