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About chezsylvia

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

Coconut Cheesecake Bars

Posted on July 28, 2013 by chezsylvia

I have been paying Canton, NY a visit every now and then for work.  It’s a tiny little town in the North Country.  While it is a bit of a hike, whenever I find myself up there for a meeting, … Continue reading →

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ChezSylvia Weekend Adventure: Good Morning Manhattan!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by chezsylvia

Manhattan before 7am on a Saturday has a rather comforting quietness to it. The streets are as empty as they will ever be.  As the sun rises the new day shines and reflects off of the glass facades of buildings … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Running Buddy, Stopping for Shrimp and Coconut Grits

Posted on July 21, 2013 by chezsylvia

Finding a running buddy is like dating. You can run a lot with an assortment of people, hoping to find the right group or person you click with enough to start meeting on a regular basis. The unwritten rule of … Continue reading →

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Not Just for Bagels and Frosting: Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Posted on July 15, 2013 by chezsylvia

I switched cable providers recently.  When I moved in, there was only one provider to choose from.  It seems when they built the building, they entered into a contract with this provider and everything was wired up for them.  However, … Continue reading →

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Hot Weather calls for some Coconut Ice-y Cream Goodness

Posted on July 8, 2013 by chezsylvia

I ran out of Bodyglide this weekend. As I was getting ready for yet another hot sweaty run, I used whatever I had left hoping it would be enough. It was….just enough. I stopped in at a Dick’s Sporting Goods … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Putnam County Classic 8 Mile Race

Posted on July 4, 2013 by chezsylvia

Last night, on a complete whim, I decided to run the Putnam County Classic, 8 mile race.  I wanted to go for a run, and I figured, I hadn’t raced in awhile, so why not.  It was sort of close … Continue reading →

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Fireworks and a Dead Battery

Posted on July 3, 2013 by chezsylvia

So I learned a lesson the hard way: Always charge your camera battery (or carry an extra!)! My town was having their fourth of July fireworks show, and this year, I was going to practice my night photography skills and … Continue reading →

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No Skinny Jeans for this Girl

Posted on June 29, 2013 by chezsylvia

I recently came across this: The 157lb dissection. I loved it.  I love her honesty, how she just lays it all out there asking us to judge her.  My favorite line?  “The way you look should be a by-product of … Continue reading →

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Ode to Summer

Posted on June 24, 2013 by chezsylvia

Summer is here! Summer has wasted no time getting re-acquainted.  Besides the sudden onset of heat and humiditiy, there are some things worth looking forward to… Fresh berries, fruits and the slew of super colorful fresh veggies busting out of … Continue reading →

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Ditching the Diet for Burgers and Beer: Westchester Magazine’s Burger Beer Bash 2013

Posted on June 9, 2013 by chezsylvia

I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I try to be a flexatarian.  Meaning, I follow mostly a plant based diet, but will eat a little meat.    However there are some times where the gloves are off and the whole … Continue reading →

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