Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

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

Yee Shun Milk Company

Posted on January 30, 2017 by stenoodie

Oct 1, 2016 – Yee Shun Milk Company 港澳義順牛奶公司 In the late afternoon before dinner, we passed by Yee Shun Milk Company in Jordan and I just had to go in to try a bowl of their 雙皮奶 “double skin milk” dessert.

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Kinton Ramen Tasting at new Markham location!

Posted on January 29, 2017 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to the tasting event of the newest Kinton Ramen restaurant opening up in Markham last Thursday. Kinton Ramen has been a solid Japanese ramen house in Toronto for the last eight years or … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Repurpose

Posted on January 27, 2017 by stenoodie

I can’t believe this was only three years ago (time flies), but for a summer retreat with a local youth group, we went to Blue Mountain to become one with nature and play team games and complete some treetop trekking … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Blue Mountain, fun, postaday, repurpose, tire swings on a tree, weekly photo challenge | 12 Comments

Sense Dessert Café

Posted on January 26, 2017 by stenoodie

Oct 1, 2016 – Sense Dessert Café. It was finally time to explore a local foodie shop of my choice!!! All during this trip, I hadn’t had the chance to eat out at a restaurant that I truly wanted to try … Continue reading →

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Brunch at the Drake Hotel

Posted on January 25, 2017 by stenoodie

A few of my university friends and I decided to have brunch to reunite and catch up. We voted and The Drake Hotel topped the list of a good weekend brunch spot. I arrived here after 11 a.m. and my … Continue reading →

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Hidden Burger

Posted on January 24, 2017 by stenoodie

I was invited to try the infamous burgers at Hidden Burger, known as Toronto’s worst kept secret, by the owner Chef Mo. I had actually heard about Hidden Burger from two other food blogger friends during the summer last year … Continue reading →

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Zen Café & Lounge

Posted on January 24, 2017 by stenoodie

This was the perfect place to have a romantic date. Right after our dinner at Ichiban Fish House, we were strolling down the hallway at Richlane Mall towards Full House Desserts when we heard some loud music playing. We peeked … Continue reading →

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Ichiban Fish House Japanese Restaurant

Posted on January 23, 2017 by stenoodie

It was a late Friday night and since the babe hadn’t eaten dinner yet, I accompanied him to have sushi at Ichiban Fish House Japanese Restaurant. This Japanese restaurant is located inside Richlane Mall and apparently is one of the oldest Japanese … Continue reading →

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Sakura Cheesecake & Yuzu Cheesecake at Uncle Tetsu’s Unionville Markham

Posted on January 22, 2017 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to Uncle Tetsu’s Unionville Markham location to taste their brand new cheesecakes, Sakura flavour and Yuzu flavour, exclusive to this location only. It was actually my first time to the Unionville Markham location … Continue reading →

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Full House Desserts

Posted on January 21, 2017 by stenoodie

I’ve always wanted to visit Full House Desserts (滿記甜品) for their durian pancake dessert but because it is only open from 7 p.m. until midnight every day (closed on Wednesdays), I have actually never been able to try their sweet … Continue reading →