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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.

Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner at So Good Restaurant

Posted on January 18, 2024 by stenoodie

I’ve visited So Good Chinese Restaurant in Richmond Hill numerous times now.  We first dined here for lunch (after we visited the next-door EarlyON Child and Family Centre) for the first time last year and recently came here for lunch … Continue reading →

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Week 174 motherhood – Zumbini, Little Gym with cousins, gigantic tantrum, brunches

Posted on January 17, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 174 motherhood with 3 year old and 1 year old:

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Brunch at Cafe N’ One in Markham

Posted on January 14, 2024 by stenoodie

This was the second time I dined at Cafe N’ One in Markham, but the first time I’m blogging about them.  Last time, the husband and I snuck out for an hour during his lunch break to celebrate his birthday … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Glass Kitchen in Thornhill

Posted on January 13, 2024 by stenoodie

I didn’t know about this new brunch spot called “Glass Kitchen” at the Commerce Gate plaza in Richmond Hill/Thornhill until my friends suggested it for our brunch location.  This restaurant is headed by an award-winning Canadian chef named Keith Pears … Continue reading →

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Week 173 motherhood – more standing, daily EarlyONs, “ma ma”

Posted on January 11, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 173 motherhood with 3 year old and 1 year old:

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Uni and Scallop Don at Hana Don Japanese Cuisine & Bar Markham

Posted on January 7, 2024 by stenoodie

After a massage, my mom and I had a kid-free lunch date at Hana Don, a restaurant that I had my eye on for the longest time.  We actually have had their food here before but in takeout form, so … Continue reading →

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Indian-Style Chinese Hakka and Thai Fusion Food at Royal Jade Restaurant

Posted on January 6, 2024 by stenoodie

After a visit to our favourite liquidator store, we stopped by Royal Jade Restaurant for a late lunch.  The ratings online were high and I hadn’t had Hakka food in a while so we decided to check it out.  Upon … Continue reading →

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Week 172 motherhood – walker, squealing stands, climbing stairs, 1 year checkup, “ma ma”

Posted on January 4, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 172 motherhood of 3 year old and 1 year old: 

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Vietnamese Pho at Pho Le in Richmond Hill

Posted on January 3, 2024 by stenoodie

I’ve noticed some foodies post about this newly opened Vietnamese restaurant at the Golden Court Plaza in Richmond Hill called Phở Lệ 錦麗.  Their original location in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has received a Michelin Bib gourmand in … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Set Lunch and Dim Sum at Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Posted on January 2, 2024 by stenoodie

I believe I’ve been to Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant as a child but I don’t have a solid memory of it.  We celebrated the first day of the new year 2024 and my FIL’s early birthday here with one of their … Continue reading →

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