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.

Shibuya Izakaya Japanese Restaurant (Calgary)

Posted on January 16, 2016 by stenoodie

After a brief stop and stroll at the Chinook Centre after arrived in Calgary after 3-4 hours of driving from Edmonton, we went to Shibuya Izakaya Japanese Restaurant for lunch! Melissa’s friend Linda recommended this Japanese restaurant to her for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 449 16 Ave NE, @shibuyaizakaya, Alberta, Calgary, Central 16 Ave N, chicken karaage, dynamite roll, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Japanese, lunch bento box, Lunch Special Bento Box, miso ramen, miso soup, ramen, restaurant review, sashimi, Shibuya Izakaya Japanese Restaurant, Spicy Chili Tofu, spicy salmon roll, sushi, Takoyaki | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Alphabet

Posted on January 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Recently, someone asked me if I would return to the teaching field and resume educating those in the upcoming generations. I’m not sure because the future is unknown and we can never say for certain about some things but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged ABCs, alphabet, children, elementary school, learning, learning to write, postaday, weekly photo challenge | 11 Comments

Earls Kitchen + Bar (West Edmonton Mall)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by stenoodie

After a first full day in Edmonton, we headed towards North America’s largest indoor shopping mall to do a look around and to eat dinner at Earls Kitchen + Bar. I found it really cool that West Edmonton Mall has … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 100% Certified Angus Beef, 7 oz Sirloin, 8882 170 Street, @earlsrestaurant, Alberta, Cajun Chicken, caper and dill aioli, dynamite roll, Edmonton, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Lois Lake Steelhead Salmon, restaurant review, restaurants inside West Edmonton Mall, steak, steakhouse, Tuna Tostadas, WEM, West Edmonton Mall | 2 Comments

State & Main Kitchen & Bar (Southgate Centre)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by stenoodie

On my first official day in Edmonton, Alberta, we went to Southgate Centre to do some shopping (I really am not a fan of shopping, especially in-store shopping …). Nevertheless, before the shopping began for my friends, we went to State & Main … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 5015 111 St NW, 850, @stateandmain, Alberta, Alberta Bison Burger, American, Bar Food, broccolini, Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak, burgers, drinks, Edmonton, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread, Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Mexican Bulldog, Mixed Greens, prawns, restaurant review, Southgate Centre, State & Main Kitchen & Bar, steak, The Empire State | 3 Comments

Füdi Meal #2: Chicken Cacciatora with Pearl Barley and Kale

Posted on January 10, 2016 by stenoodie

The second Füdi Meal that I chose to make was the Chicken Cacciatora with Pearl Barley and Kale. I had never had “Chicken Cacciatora” before; Wikipedia tells me that it is an Italian “hunter” type of prepared chicken and actually spelled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged @fudi_ca, chicken cacciatora, Chicken Cacciatora with Pearl Barley and Kale, dinner, easy to make, from freezer to plate, frozen dinners, Fudi Canada, Fudi Meal, home cooking, kale, Ontario fresh, pearl barley, ready to eat | 2 Comments

Füdi Meal #1: Jerk Chicken with Pearl Barley and Kale

Posted on January 9, 2016 by stenoodie

I am grateful to share with you another complimentary meal that consists of a five-series food blog! Are you ready, stenoodie fans?! Füdi Canada contacted me in mid-December about this exclusive Füdi opportunity and Füdi Contest! Füdi Canada provides a “high-end … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged 15 minutes cooking, @fudi_ca, AJ Lanzarotta, Beretta Farms, boiling water, Canada, easy to make, food blog, foodie, frozen dinners, Fudi Canada, Fudi dinner, Fudi Meal, high-end frozen dinner, home cooking, jerk chicken, Jerk Chicken with Pearl Barley and Kale, kale, Maurizio Racco, Ontario fresh, Ottawa Valley Grain Products, pearl barley, Product review, quarter chicken, ready to eat, stovetop | 4 Comments

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on January 9, 2016 by stenoodie

Ever since starting the UnFranchise Business almost exactly two years ago, I’ve learned a lot of things about this particular journey. I’m going to list them out for you here in bullet point form:

Posted in Learning, Life | Tagged Market America Markham entrepreneurs, MLM schemes, multi-level marketing pros and cons, pros and cons, UnFranchise Business, why are MLMs so bad | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Weight (less)

Posted on January 8, 2016 by stenoodie

I can’t wait to go on vacation!! I can’t wait to not have to think about anything that’s going on here in Toronto and go to another destination and have my mind cleared. 😀 In addition to this photo clearly … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged defying gravity, fun, jumping pictures, postaday, vacation, weekly photo challenge, weightless, worry-free | 9 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Circle

Posted on January 3, 2016 by stenoodie

Everything in our lifetime ends and begins with this circle: the Sun. It shines every single day and doesn’t give up. Without it, none of the living organisms on earth would exist.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Circle, Edmonton, new beginnings, new year, postaday, sun, sunrise, weekly photo challenge, winter sun | 1 Comment

2015: Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by stenoodie

Hello stenoodie fans! It is the last day of 2015, December 31. We’ll never see this day again or be the same person, so let’s take a short moment to review and reflect on what happened this year: