Monthly Archives: October 2017

Visiting Sam’s Congee Delight in Market Village before they move to a new location

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

October 21, 2017: The title of this blog post says it all: the long-standing Sam’s Congee Delight is moving out of the 20-plus-year-old Market Village plaza to a new location shortly. Sam’s Congee Delight (黃三記) serves congee, steamed rice rolls, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Rounded

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

On our trip to Zhangjaijie, China last month to see the beautiful and majestic Tianmen Mountain (天門山), we had to take a bus and long cable car ride in order to get to the very top of the mountain to … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Spiced Steak & Garlic Salsa Verde with Roasted Fingerlings and Cheesy Kale Chips

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stenoodie

October 19, 2017: For my 19th meal from Chefs Plate, I selected the Spiced Steak & Garlic Salsa Verde from their weekly changing roster of meals. All ingredients from the Chefs Plate meals are farm-fresh ingredients from local Canadian businesses … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Italian Sausage Pasta Bake with Ricotta Cheese and a Baby Spinach Salad

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stenoodie

October 18, 2017: For my 18th meal from Chefs Plate, I made an Italian Sausage Pasta Bake. Chefs Plate is a meal subscription service that delivers fresh and local pre-portioned and pre-measured ingredients in chef-inspired recipes for you to cook … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown – Toronto Area

Posted on October 23, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: Another relaxing getaway means another hotel stay! This time, we stayed in downtown Oshawa at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown. I haven’t stayed in a Holiday Inn in some time and I was super … Continue reading →

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Winning a Lucky Dinner for 2 at Baxters Landing

Posted on October 22, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: In September, I was lucky enough to win an Instagram contest for a free dinner for two at Baxters Landing in Oshawa, Ontario. This was perfect since I had wanted to see the salmon run in Port … Continue reading →

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A Classic Burger at The Social Bar and Table

Posted on October 21, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: While in Port Hope to watch the annual salmon run, we stopped by The Social Bar and Table for a quick bite. Seeing nothing too special on the menu and knowing that we would be enjoying a feast … Continue reading →

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Protected: Saturday, October 21, 2017 morning dream

Posted on October 21, 2017 by stenoodie

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Revisiting the Fish Ladder in Port Hope, Ontario

Posted on October 20, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: Three years ago, I visited Port Hope in Ontario to watch the annual fall salmon run. It was my first time watching these majestic creatures defy gravity and jump through rushing water and channels in order to … Continue reading →

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Authentic Spanish Tapas Dinner at Patria

Posted on October 19, 2017 by stenoodie

October 6, 2017: For my birthday this year, Ken surprised me with an authentic Spanish tapas dinner at Patria. I’ve heard of Patria before and was excited to try it out! They serve Spanish tapas in a stylish interior hidden … Continue reading →