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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.

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 →

Posted in Food | Tagged "Big bowl feast" from Skyview Fusion Cuisine, Markham poon choi, new year poon choi, Skyview Fusion Cuisine new year poon choi price, 乙龍天 Skyview Fusion Cuisine poon choi, 乙龍天盆菜 | Leave a comment

Week 178 motherhood – LNY, washing dishes, refusing to stand, a chaperone,

Posted on February 14, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 178 motherhood with 3 year old and 13 month old:

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New Year’s Dim Sum at Ginger and Onion Cuisine

Posted on February 13, 2024 by stenoodie

We were in search of dim sum in the Scarborough McCowan and Steeles area in between visiting relatives for “bi lee” during the lunar year new. The husband found this Chinese restaurant called Ginger and Onion Cuisine (醉月軒) and we … Continue reading →

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Week 177 motherhood – new shoes, twinkle toes, 2 cooking classes in one week, peekaboo

Posted on February 7, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 177 motherhood with 3 year old and 13.5 month old:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 13 month old nodding head yes, 13 month old playing peekaboo with us | 3 Comments

What I got from the Flashfood app in September 2023

Posted on February 3, 2024 by stenoodie

When you use Flashfood, you can save groceries at participating supermarkets in Canada and the USA from going to waste and save money on your grocery bill as well. It’s free to download. Items are marked at 50% off and … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashfood Hauls | Tagged easy way to find discounts at grocery stores in Toronto, Flashfood app in Toronto, Flashfood coupon code, Flashfood free to download, Flashfood in Canada, saving money on groceries in Toronto | Leave a comment

Flashfood Hauls in January 2024

Posted on February 2, 2024 by stenoodie

New year, new look for Flashfood! Flashfood unveiled their newest logo for their discounted food service (buying items about to pass its “best before date” at savings of 50% off). I liked their previous logo with the lightning symbol and … Continue reading →