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.

Treetop Trekking in Stouffville with the Mon Sheong Youth Group!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by stenoodie

Last weekend, 20 of us at the Mon Sheong Youth Group gathered together at the Stouffville location of the original Treetop Trekking adventure park to go treetop trekking together! I really enjoy treetop trekking and had been treetop trekking two previous … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Opposites

Posted on July 1, 2016 by stenoodie

This photo was taken in Xi’an in the summer of 2013 when I was travelling with the DiSCOVER group to China. We were biking on the Ancient City Wall and encountering the magnificent buildings that were all along this 13.7 km … Continue reading →

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Chef’s Plate: Red Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Posted on June 30, 2016 by stenoodie

Chef’s Plate! Actually I think they recently rebranded themselves as “Chefs Plate”. I’m not sure of the reason why but the service itself has not changed and I still love the convenience of making brand new recipes at home using pre-packaged … Continue reading →

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My First Time Attending Taste of Toronto 2016!

Posted on June 29, 2016 by stenoodie

What a privilege it was to be able to attend the Taste of Toronto 2016 this year! This is an annual restaurant food festival that is in its third year in 2016 and is hosted at the Fort York grounds … Continue reading →

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Giveaway in Celebration of Wooffles & Cream’s One-Year Anniversary!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by stenoodie

Hello food lovers (and everyone else)! 😉 Hard to realize that it’s already been one year since Wooffles & Cream opened their doors to the public in Markham and has garnered an incredible community of ‘Wooffles’ and soft serve … Continue reading →

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Chef’s Plate: Southwest Beef Lasagna

Posted on June 27, 2016 by stenoodie

This was the first time that I had made my own lasagna at home! Chef’s Plate is a great platform for anyone to make their own meals from scratch using pre-portioned ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe. For my 15th meal … Continue reading →

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New King Mandarin Cuisine (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Posted on June 26, 2016 by stenoodie

After our quick meal of authentic Dutch fries on the streets of Amsterdam, the adults still wanted some good old fashioned hot Chinese food to comfort the stomachs, so we headed back towards the Red Light District to Chinatown where … Continue reading →

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Tendou Matcha & Dessert

Posted on June 25, 2016 by stenoodie

Oh hello, brand new matcha dessert cafe in Markham! Tendou Matcha & Dessert recently opened in Markham at Highway 7 and Courtyard Lane (same plaza as Gal’s Sushi and Dessert Kitchen) to excited matcha fans all over the GTA. Ice cream cones, matcha-flavoured … Continue reading →

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Sansotei Ramen (Markham)

Posted on June 24, 2016 by stenoodie

Hurray to more downtown ramen restaurants coming uptown to Markham! Sansotei Ramen Markham opened its doors in Downtown Markham late last year in 2015 on 3987 Highway 7 near Birchmount Road. (It’s also close to a Five Guys Burgers and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Partners

Posted on June 24, 2016 by stenoodie

“Shisa is a traditional Ryukyuan decoration, often in pairs, looking a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. People place pairs of shisa on their rooftops or flanking the gates to their houses.