Monthly Archives: September 2016

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgia

Posted on September 30, 2016 by stenoodie

[Post-dated post]. Literally just came back from Hong Kong a day and a half ago but I’m already missing it. This photo is of the Hong Kong skyscrapers and buildings from the 18th floor of the BP International Hotel in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Quest

Posted on September 25, 2016 by stenoodie

Quest: What an easy and most appropriate photo theme for me this week! 😂 I’m currently on vacation in Asia and since collecting virtual reality creatures, called Pokemon, are region-specific, it is only here in Asia that I can capture … Continue reading →

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[Affiliate Link] Attend OktoberFEAST in Markham on October 22, 2016!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Mark Saturday, October 22, 2016 on your calendar, folks, because OktoberFEAST is coming to town (Address: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham)! OktoberFEAST (oktoberfeast.ca) is an indulgent evening showcasing the hottest food trends and coolest libations. With entertainment and a vibrant … Continue reading →

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合益泰小食 Hop Yik Tai (Shum Shui Po, Hong Kong)

Posted on September 13, 2016 by stenoodie

On the second day of Hong Kong in 2016, we went to 合益泰小食 (Hop Yik Tai) in Shum Shui Po on 121 Kweilin Street to have lunch. Apparently this place boasts the best cheung fun (rice noodles) in Hong Kong. I was … Continue reading →

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Watei Japanese Restaurant (City One, Sha Tin)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by stenoodie

On my first day coming back to Hong Kong, we ate at Watei Japanese Restaurant for an early dinner (which fit well because I was experiencing jet lag and highly exhausted after an hour or so into the dinner). Watei Japanese … Continue reading →

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Potato Noodle Soup of Bai (Langham Square)

Posted on September 10, 2016 by stenoodie

Even though I didn’t enjoy my first visit to Potato Noodle Soup of Bai, when I found out that they had opened a brand new full-service restaurant at Langham Square and we were conveniently in the area looking for dinner, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Edge

Posted on September 9, 2016 by stenoodie

In the summer of 2011 when the CN Tower first introduced its EdgeWalk program, my friend Rachel and I were one of the first to brave together to try this first “walk on the edge” on the 356-metre high tower, … Continue reading →

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0109 Dessert & Chocolate

Posted on September 8, 2016 by stenoodie

Here’s a short and sweet blog post; get it? 😛 0109 Dessert & Chocolate is a dessert shop in Scarborough (next to Chako and the first location of Magic Noodle) at the intersection of Kennedy Road and McNicoll Avenue that … Continue reading →

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What is a Food Blogger?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by stenoodie

“FAME is FAKE and it FADEs and if you don’t know that, then you’re F_ _Ked”. Lol, sorry to use abrasive language, but that’s the quote I heard long ago that cemented to me what “fame” really is. It’s stuck with me all … Continue reading →

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Blog nerd

Posted on September 5, 2016 by stenoodie

Most of you know that I’m a ‘blog nerd’ for blogging every single day — publishing a new post every single day. I’ve been doing so for pretty much 2-3 years (so far the newest record is blogging daily for 137 … Continue reading →