Monthly Archives: November 2015

Visiting TOT The Cat Cafe — a first cat cafe experience! :)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by stenoodie

Did you know that Toronto now has its very own cat cafe? The idea has been touted around for several months, if not several years, and now thanks to the two co-owners who decided to take the idea into their own hands … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Trio

Posted on November 20, 2015 by stenoodie

I think better theme ideas should be in place soon. “Trio” has already been done before! Anyway, I looked through my albums and I did find a somewhat interesting trio picture. When I went to New Zealand earlier this year … Continue reading →

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Fish & Chips at Baked and Battered Cottage Bakery & Fish Fry

Posted on November 19, 2015 by stenoodie

Finally, we come to the last restaurant we dined out at on this year’s MC & Prep Retreat. (Hello, soon-to-be-over-backlog at stenoodie.) :] After a second lovely night at our private villas at Pinestone Resort, we woke up the next … Continue reading →

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18-Course Omakase at Yasu!

Posted on November 18, 2015 by stenoodie

This was my first omakase at a Japanese restaurant! What an amazing 18-course omakase it was too! I feel so grateful and privileged that I got this opportunity to try amazing sushi at Yasu in Toronto! Yay! 😀 Yasu is … Continue reading →

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Win Yeung Chinese Restaurant (Haliburton)

Posted on November 17, 2015 by stenoodie

After our amazing day of training and learning, we went to Win Yeung Chinese Restaurant in Haliburton for dinner. We called ahead of time to let this Chinese restaurant know that up to 20 people were on the way (otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Heatherwood Restaurant (Pinestone Resort)

Posted on November 16, 2015 by stenoodie

After our first night settling into Haliburton at the Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre, we were ready for our full day of learning and training with our mentors. But first, we had to get some sustenance! We walked out from our … Continue reading →

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CheapOair Coupon Codes for 2015

Posted on November 16, 2015 by stenoodie

Everyone flies and like to go on vacation. A lot of people purchase their airfare tickets online nowadays instead of going to their local travel agent. For your convenience, here are some coupon codes and discounts that you use on the … Continue reading →

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Tapas at Hapa Izakaya!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by stenoodie

It’s been a while since I’ve been to an izakaya and I just love sharing small plates of food because you get to try so many dishes! 😀 Stephen and I went to Hapa Izakaya on a Friday evening. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House

Posted on November 14, 2015 by stenoodie

After checking in and settling into our villa, we went out for dinner at The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House in Minden, Ontario. Since our breakfast brunch that morning was just a relatively small one at Goldsor Restaurant, most … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Victory

Posted on November 13, 2015 by stenoodie

This week’s challenge asks us to share a moment that is victorious. It reminds me of the treetop trekking that we did earlier this week. When you finish all the obstacles and emerge on the other side unscathed, you feel … Continue reading →