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Gluten-less Brownie Experiment: Take 2 (Black Bean Brownies)

Posted on November 11, 2012 by chezsylvia

On Saturday, I went with my friend Shelley to try out this meetup group in the city.  This group was going to do a photography walk through Central Park to capture the fall foliage.  I’ve never done a meetup before, … Continue reading →

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One Girl, One Squash, Two Meals

Posted on November 4, 2012 by chezsylvia

It’s rough being a single gal who cooks her own food.  I mean, I could make it easy and just do take away, but that costs money and calories.  So, I cook, to save money, calories and to practice. However, … Continue reading →

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Keeping an Open Mind: Peanut Butter Pickle Sandwich

Posted on October 27, 2012 by chezsylvia

Let me start off by saying, until now, I was not a fan of the traditional pickle.  When I say pickles, I mean the ones I get to go with a sandwich because I do love me some pickled turnips … Continue reading →

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Baked Apples Take 2: Baked Apple Crumble

Posted on October 22, 2012 by chezsylvia

Fall is upon us!  I apparently missed apple picking this year, but alas, it doesn’t stop me from baking them!  It’s funny, I eat them year round, but I won’t bake with them until the Fall.  There is always a … Continue reading →

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UK Adventures Part 5: Last But Not Least…London!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by chezsylvia

And now the final installment of this series.  After this, it’s back to food adventures! Thoughts on London (I took a lot more pictures and had a tough time picking which ones to include here, so the rest can be … Continue reading →

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UK Adventures Part 4: Day Trip to Paris…Whose Idea Was This?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by chezsylvia

With Scotland behind us, we arrived in London to once again drag our increasingly heavy luggage through public transport. Except this time it wasn’t a matter of just hopping on the Tube to a particular stop.  The Bed and Breakfast … Continue reading →

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UK Adventures Part 3: A Short Breather in Glasgow

Posted on October 15, 2012 by chezsylvia

We said hello and goodbye to Edinburgh. We said hello and goodbye to Inverness and the Scottish Highlands. A 4 hour train ride later, we say hello to Glasgow.  Our last stop in Scotland. Full Album can be found HERE. … Continue reading →

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UK Adventures Part 2: Inverness and the Loch Ness Marathon

Posted on October 13, 2012 by chezsylvia

Our journey continues!!  With our stopover in Edinburgh done, it was time to board the train again!  Off to Inverness! The full album of pictures can be found here!  Did I find Nessie?  Check out the album! Inverness was a … Continue reading →

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UK Adventures Part 1: Edinburgh

Posted on October 11, 2012 by chezsylvia

It’s been awhile!  I know you all missed me, or not…maybe just a little? I went on a whirlwind tour of the UK (plus a day in Paris).  A trip basically built around the Loch Ness Marathon which I signed … Continue reading →

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My Comfort Zone: Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Posted on September 24, 2012 by chezsylvia

Sometimes when life starts to rev up a little too fast my natural instinct is to retreat to my safe place.  It has always worked well, but it inhibits continuous forward motion.  So, over the years, I’ve learned to deal … Continue reading →

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