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.

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 →

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:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 1 year old checkup, 12 month old climbing up the stairs, 12 month old saying "ma ma" | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 324 Hwy 7 Unit 7, Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet, Fish sauce chicken wings, Original Laksa, pho dac biet, Pho Le 錦麗 reviews, Pho Le in Canada, Pho Le Michelin Bib gourmand, Pho Le Richmond Hill location, Pho Le Richmond Hill menu and prices, Richmond Hill, Vietnamese | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 3838 Midland Ave, Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant, Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant dim sum menu and prices, Scarborough, vegetarian Chinese food, vegetarian dim sum in Toronto, vegetarian mock meats | Leave a comment

Year in Review: 2023

Posted on December 31, 2023 by stenoodie

It’s time to wrap up the year and write my favourite summary blog post. 2023 was a really great year for me. Let me recount the happenings. 😀

Posted in Life | Tagged 2023 in review, year end review | 2 Comments

Too Good To Go Surprise Bags — December 2023

Posted on December 29, 2023 by stenoodie

Want to save money on food costs and save food from being wasted? Download the app “Too Good to Go”! For one third of the original cost, you can buy unsold or surplus food from participating restaurants, bakeries, groceries stores. … Continue reading →

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Week 171 motherhood – 9-day belly binding finished, 2 steps taken

Posted on December 28, 2023 by stenoodie

Week 171 motherhood with 3 year old and 1 year old:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged breastfeeding while belly binding, Christmas time for 2 kids, holiday cooking class, life with a 3 year old and 1 year old, making holiday fruit tarts, mommy blogs, winter solstice family dinners | 2 Comments

Week 170 motherhood – playdate, 1 year old!, first dinner date in a year

Posted on December 20, 2023 by stenoodie

Week 170 motherhood of 3 year old and 1 year old!

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged homemade smash cake for one year old, One year of breastfeeding | 4 Comments

Too Good To Go Hauls – November 2023

Posted on December 17, 2023 by stenoodie

Too Good to Go is an app where you can get discounted surplus or unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, and stores. The participating store offers a “surprise bag” where they pack what is leftover or extra and you pay one … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Good To Go Canada | Tagged Aromaz Cake & Pastry, Aromaz Cake & Pastry Silver Star, Aromaz Cake & Pastry too good to go, Daan Go Cake Lab Scarborough surprise bags, Evana Patisserie & Cafe, Evana Patisserie & Cafe too good to go, magic bags, Maki Mart surprise bags, Patisserie Gateau Richmond Hill, Taste Good BBQ, Taste Good BBQ surprise bags, Taste Good BBQ too good to go, Too Good to Go surprise bag hauls, Updates on Too Good to Go app | 12 Comments

Too Good To Go Hauls – October 2023

Posted on December 14, 2023 by stenoodie

There is a food waste app called “Too Good to Go” where you can buy surprise bags filled with food that the restaurant or bakery or participating store has not sold (or extras that they made that don’t look good … Continue reading →