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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Hotel Review: Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel

Posted on March 24, 2017 by stenoodie

Last weekend, we stayed at the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel when we were spending the weekend away in Niagara Falls. This hotel was one that popped up on Groupon when we were briefly looking for a hotel to make reservations … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting at Konzelmann Estate Winery

Posted on March 23, 2017 by stenoodie

After our brief stint at the Chocolate F/X chocolate factory, we proceeded along the route towards Niagara-on-the-Lake and visited Konzelmann Estate Winery. The hotel stay was so awesome in that we also received a free voucher to go wine tasting at … Continue reading →

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Cheese Soirée at Whole Foods Market Unionville!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by stenoodie

Last night, there was a Cheese Soirée held at the Whole Foods Market in Unionville. Thanks to a Facebook sponsored ad, I saw this event float up in my newsfeed and I was highly intrigued. For only $5 donation, there was … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: It IS Easy Being Green!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by stenoodie

I love these colour challenges! I remember the last one I did was for the colour orange and I had so much fun picking out photos that were similar in terms of its colour scheme. For this week’s challenge, the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Tour & Sampling at Chocolate F/X

Posted on March 21, 2017 by stenoodie

“If you can’t dip it in chocolate, it’s not worth eating!” That’s the slogan of the Chocolate F/X chocolate shop that we visited when we were in Niagara Falls this past weekend. Chocolate F/X is actually located in the town … Continue reading →

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Breakfast and Brunch at The Flour Mill Restaurant

Posted on March 20, 2017 by stenoodie

We were able to enjoy two meals at The Flour Mill Restaurant at the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel when we stayed there this past weekend. To start off, the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel is an absolutely magnificent and beautifully rustic … Continue reading →

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T.G.I. Fridays (Niagara Falls)

Posted on March 19, 2017 by stenoodie

This past Saturday evening, we for an early dinner at T.G.I. Fridays in Niagara Falls. I had never been to this American chain restaurant before and was (as always) excited to try a new restaurant! 😀 They are located primarily in the United States … Continue reading →

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Media Event at Good Catch Boil House!

Posted on March 18, 2017 by stenoodie

I was really grateful and happy to be able to attend the Media Event of the newly opened Good Catch Boil House located at 179 Enterprise Blvd, Unit M-109 in Markham. They are located at a hip and happening location right … Continue reading →

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Nam Vietnamese Restaurant

Posted on March 17, 2017 by stenoodie

The first time that we tried to check out this restaurant, they were unexpectedly closed on a Sunday. Fortunately, the next time that we visited again, it was open. Nam Vietnamese Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant with elements of Cambodia … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Atop

Posted on March 16, 2017 by stenoodie

A blast from the past! This photo is from June 2008 when we went to R66 Revolving Restaurant, the only 360° revolving restaurant in Hong Kong located in Wan Chai. I felt very grateful that our family friends brought us … Continue reading →