Monthly Archives: November 2013

Ka Chi Korean Restaurant

Posted on November 22, 2013 by stenoodie

I had fairly high expectations for Ka Chi seeing as there are three locations in the downtown Toronto area.

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Chiu Chow Cuisine at Bayview Court Restaurant

Posted on November 21, 2013 by stenoodie

A lost gem is now found! I used to go to this restaurant for Chiu Chow cuisine all the time with my family in Markham as a kid growing up. There used to be a branch located at the Peachtree … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Asian, Bayview Court Restaurant, Chiu Chow cuisine, duck kidney, food blog, foodie, Marinated duck, oyster thin noodle soup, pork belly with black pepper noodle soup, restaurant review, Richmond Hill | 8 Comments

Sampling Cajun & Creole Cuisine at Southern Accent [Defunct due to Covid-19]

Posted on November 20, 2013 by stenoodie

I just came back from a wonderful evening of dining at Southern Accent. My friend Mandy and I were super, super excited to try this place out. She’s never been tried Cajun/Creole cuisine before and this was my first time … Continue reading →

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Golden Flower Cafe

Posted on November 19, 2013 by stenoodie

This is yet another Hong Kong style cafe where you can choose from a list of noodles, rice, sandwiches as a set lunch or dinner with the soup of the day plus a tea or coffee. The service is usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged affordable, breakfast, food blog, foodie, Golden Flower Cafe, Hong Kong Style cafe, instant noodles, lunch, restaurant review, Richmond Hill | 2 Comments

The Ubiquitous Congee Wong

Posted on November 18, 2013 by stenoodie

A frequent place I go to for Chinese comfort food is Congee Wong. Don’t be fooled by the name that this friendly Chinese restaurant only offers congee as it hosts a huge array of Cantonese noodles, rice, and snacks. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Sweater Run 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by stenoodie

Yesterday, I participated in The Ugly Sweater Run in Toronto. This was my second 5K event and I was ready to run and have some fun! The family-friendly event was held at Downsview Park in the northwest end of Toronto. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Posted on November 17, 2013 by stenoodie

Layers — literally all the layers we have on the planet: the stratosphere, the clouds, flows of air and wind, the atmosphere around us, the space between us all, grains of sand on the beach, molecules in the water…

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Blazing Fire Chicken with Cheese at Home of Hot Taste

Posted on November 16, 2013 by stenoodie

I said I would return to the Home of Hot Taste restaurant to try this appealing dish — “Blazing Fire Chicken with Cheese”. In my previous review of this restaurant, I had eyed this chicken dish on the menu with … Continue reading →

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Horseback Riding at Churchill Chimes

Posted on November 14, 2013 by stenoodie

I’ve never been horseback riding before and have always wanted to try. A friend in the Mon Sheong group suggested to go for an outing and we did! After a satisfying breakfast at The Fickle Pickle, we walked into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Learning, New Experiences | Tagged animals, autumn, Churchill Chimes, farm, feeding horses, first time horseback riding, fun, horse trot, Horseback riding, outdoor, Stouffville | 3 Comments

Breakfast at The Fickle Pickle

Posted on November 13, 2013 by stenoodie

Before we headed for our first introductory lesson on horseback riding, the group of my friends and I had breakfast at The Fickle Pickle. It’s a small family restaurant that is located on one of the many shops and eateries … Continue reading →