Monthly Archives: January 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: Window

Posted on January 11, 2014 by stenoodie

Window: Representing a moment in time. This represents the change that is currently ongoing in Macau — lots of new casinos and entertainment buildings in construction and put into place.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Macau, postaday, weekly photo challenge | 7 Comments

Touhenboku Ramen

Posted on January 10, 2014 by stenoodie

Yay! I finally got to try out Touhenboku Ramen which is the latest and newest ramen shop in Toronto! 😀 I’ve been eyeing this ramen shop ever since it first opened up last November and a friend had posted its … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @TouhenbokuRamen, downtown, Dundas, food blog, foodie, Karaage, Original Touhenboku Ramen, pork belly, ramen, restaurant review, Toronto, Touhenboku Ramen | 6 Comments

Gluten-free Goodness at Kupfert & Kim

Posted on January 9, 2014 by stenoodie

I was researching about gluten-free restaurants and food places the other day and happened to find Kupfert & Kim. They not only serve gluten-free and vegan breakfast, desserts, lunch, and dinner, but they are also eco-friendly. You can bring in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @KupfertKim, breakfast, eco-friendly, food blog, foodie, gluten-free, green smoothie, healthy, Kupfert & Kim, lunch, organic, review, sweet quinoa, Toronto, underground PATH, vegan | 6 Comments

Wonton Noodles at Jim Chai Kee Noodle

Posted on January 8, 2014 by stenoodie

It’s simply a bowl of noodles with three toppings to choose from. That’s what Jim Chai Kee Noodle is all about. This restaurant started way back in 1994 so it has a lot of history, loyal customers, a solid fan … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged beef, egg noodles, fish balls, food blog, foodie, Highway 7, Jim Chai Kee, Jubilee Square, lunch, restaurant review, rice noodles, Richmond Hill, shrimp wontons, take-out | 6 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 5. August 11, 2013.

Posted on January 7, 2014 by stenoodie

Day 5 of the trip to Nashville marked the final two steno seminars, exploring one last time around the majestic Gaylord Opryland Resort (including taking the river boat cruise!), and flying home to Toronto. Again, I wasn’t able to blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged conference, court reporting, Delta Riverboat, flying home, Fried chicken, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Karyn Menck, mashed potatoes, Nashville, NCRA, NCRA Convention 2013, Shoney's, sightseeing, steno, tourist | 4 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 4. August 10, 2013.

Posted on January 6, 2014 by stenoodie

Day 4 marked the last full day of steno seminars, the NCRA Awards Luncheon, and the President’s Dinner Party (Casino Royale themed this year). I didn’t write up a blog post about Day 4 the night it happened, so this … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged court reporters, Nashville, National Court Reporters Association, NCRA Awards Luncheon, NCRA Convention 2013, President's Casino Royale Party, seminars, steno | 4 Comments

Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Posted on January 5, 2014 by stenoodie

Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar is located in the Midtown area of Toronto at the major intersection of Bayview and Eglinton. It is a sophisticated and nicely decorated space that is very inviting and cozy. From its fancy decor … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged @kamasutrarest, butter chicken, chicken pakoras, food blog, foodie, Indian, Indian cuisine, Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar, Lamb Rogan Josh, midtown, Naan, Popadoms, ras malai, restaurant review, rice, romantic, Toronto | 3 Comments

Thai Basil

Posted on January 4, 2014 by stenoodie

This Thai restaurant boasts “Thai Chef. Thai Food. Thai Taste.” on their restaurant signage. I popped into Thai Basil for lunch on a weekday with my mom and I was surprised to see that the restaurant was bustling with lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged food blog, foodie, lunch, mussamun curry beef brisket, pad thai, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, Thai, Thai Basil, Thai cold rolls | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning

Posted on January 3, 2014 by stenoodie

Beginning: “”A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~Lao-tzu This picture represents not only the 6-year-olds’ hands, signifying youth and lots of new beginnings, but also the paw of a Canadian polar bear.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged field trip, new beginnings, polar bear paw, postaday, Toronto Zoo, weekly photo challenge | 10 Comments

Da Fu Seafood Cuisine

Posted on January 2, 2014 by stenoodie

This is yet another Chinese restaurant that I’ve previously been to — Da Fu Seafood Cuisine (“da fu” in Chinese means “big fortune”). My family and I ate here recently for dinner during the holidays for my uncle’s birthday. It’s … Continue reading →