Monthly Archives: October 2025

Japanese Kiln Matcha Tea Set Review

Umi Tea Sets is a one-stop shop for all things Asian tea and matcha.  You can find extensive collections like tea leaves, tea sets, teapots, tea cups, accessories, trays, table and chairs, and more.  They offer free shipping worldwide and … Continue reading

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Skewers and Noodle Soups at A Chinese Cuisine in Markham

“A Chinese Cuisine” is a casual restaurant that serves Chinese-style skewers of all types, baked items in tin foil, soup noodles, and more.  It’s located at the plaza (with a FreshCo) at McCowan Road and Bur Oak Avenue in Markham. … Continue reading

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Dinner at Cara Cara Pasta & Cicheti

Cara Cara Pasta & Cicheti (“cicheti” translates to “small amounts” or small snacks) is exactly what the name implies.  It’s a relatively new restaurant (opened in September 2024) for Italian pasta and small plates, and as I was craving for … Continue reading

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Jeon Ju Hyang Korean Restaurant (Warden/Hwy 7- Markham)

Jeon Ju Hyang is a Korean restaurant located in the Markham Town Square plaza at Warden and Highway 7 in Markham.  There are two other locations in the Greater Toronto Area too. This was our second visit to this restaurant … Continue reading

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Flashfood Purchases in September 2025

Here is my monthly recap of what our family buys from the best food-saving app ever, Flashfood!  Flashfood offers discounted food and goods from 50% off the regular price.  The items are near their “best before dates”, but

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in September 2025

A fun food-saving app to try new restaurants and stores outside of your everyday routine is called Too Good To Go.  I use this app on the regular to buy ready-to-eat food items, groceries, desserts, and even floral bouquets (now … Continue reading

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