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.

AYCE Sushi at Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat Markham

Posted on March 2, 2024 by stenoodie

I thoroughly enjoyed the all-you-can-eat sushi at the brand new Ichiban Aisan All You Can Eat in Markham. It’s located on Highway 7 near Main Street Unionville and replaces Yang’s Sushi Bar and located in the same plaza as Smash … Continue reading →

Surprise Bags from Too Good To Go in February 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by stenoodie

In February 2024, TGTG introduced a new feature where you can ask a friend to pick up a surprise bag on your behalf! They can accept the chore or give it back to you too. I’m sure this new tool … Continue reading →

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What I got from Flashfood in February 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by stenoodie

Flashfood is a free app that you can use in Greater Toronto Area supermarkets to get a 50% discount off on groceries that are nearing their “best before” dates. I have been using this app since June of last year … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashfood Hauls | Tagged Flashfood $5 fruit box, Flashfood referral code, Superstore discount groceries from Flashfood, yogurts from Flashfood supermarkets | 12 Comments

Week 180 motherhood – walking lots, numbers song in French and Mandarin

Posted on February 28, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 180 motherhood with 3 year old and 14 month old.

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Peking Duck Dinner Set at Dayali Beijing Roast Duck in Richmond Hill

Posted on February 24, 2024 by stenoodie

My friend told me about Dayali Beijing Roast Duck in Richmond Hill and how her family would dine in for an incredible price with lots of tasty food (they would spend $200 for 17 people) and

Posted in restaurant reviews | Tagged 160 York Blvd, Chinese, Dayali, Dayali Beijing Roast Duck, dayali beijing roast duck menu, dayali beijing roast duck richmond hill, Dayali Richmond Hill menu and prices, Dongpo Pig Knuckle, Peking Duck in Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, where to eat Peking duck in GTA | Leave a comment

New Year Dinner Set at Vintage Garden Dining Room

Posted on February 22, 2024 by stenoodie

We enjoyed another delicious meal at Vintage Garden Dining Room. Kudos to my in-laws (father-in-law) for always finding absolutely delicious and well-priced restaurants for us to dine at! Peep the previous blog post I wrote in 2020 where I blogged … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chiu Chow cuisine, Scarborough, Vintage Garden Dining Room, Vintage Garden Dining Room dinner combos | Leave a comment

Week 179 motherhood – 14-month-old walking!, sledding, Family Day winter at Kortright, 5 days at EarlyON in a week

Posted on February 21, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 179 motherhood with three year old and 14 month old:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 14 month old walking independently, Family Day adventures at Kortright Centre for Conservation, tobogganing for the first time, winter Family Adventure Walk" Kortright Centre | 1 Comment

Italian Cuisine at Ferrovia Ristorante

Posted on February 20, 2024 by stenoodie

For an early Valentine’s Day celebration this year, we went to Ferrovia Ristorante for dinner. The husband booked us a table for two, but at the last minute we had a little guest join us because she wanted to come … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Poon Choi from Skyview Fusion Cuisine

Posted on February 18, 2024 by stenoodie

We’ve been buying poon choi (盆菜) from a different restaurant in the past couple of years to celebrate Chinese New Year. It’s a delicious and easy way to enjoy many celebratory new year foods in one setting. “Poon choi” in … Continue reading →