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Ricotta Cheese….kinda sorta

Posted on April 21, 2012 by chezsylvia

I love Ricotta Cheese.  No joke.  I will eat it straight out of the container.  I will shamelessly lick the bowl when it’s farm fresh at a classy restaurant.  I put way too much in my baked ziti, and I … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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Love…The Stringy Kind

Posted on February 11, 2012 by chezsylvia

Ah yes, Valentines Day is afoot.  The one day a year where singles are shunned and romantic cynics are born.  Being the perpetual singleton through all these years of gawdy pink hearts filled with chocolate and forced messages of affection … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Cooking Classes – Dim Sum

Posted on January 29, 2012 by chezsylvia

There is a culinary school located in Manhattan called the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE).  A couple of years ago, a couple of friends and I signed up for the Cookie class there.  It was 3.5 – 4 hours of … Continue reading →

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Hot Pot – My Family’s Version

Posted on January 24, 2012 by chezsylvia

Happy Lunar New Year!!!  This Dragon year is going to be a blast!  I can feel it. Chinese new year is a big deal.  It is the one holiday the Chinese, as a whole, celebrate with vigor.  In a way, … Continue reading →

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