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.

Mona’s Roti — Caribbean Food

Posted on June 24, 2014 by stenoodie

Steph and I dined at Mona’s Roti several weeks back on a Monday. I was searching for a Caribbean restaurant in Scarborough (I’d been craving for some jerk chicken ever since I discovered it recently). Mona’s Roti restaurant popped up … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Caribbean food, Caribbean food in Scarborough, chicken roti, curry mango, food blog, foodie, jerk chicken, Mona's Roti, restaurant review, rice and peas, roti, Scarborough, spicy, take-out | 23 Comments

My First Paint Nite!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by stenoodie

June 1 was already an eventful day already as you can tell with the plane pull in the morning and lunch with friends in the afternoon. Sarah and I had bought a Groupon to go to Paint Nite. I’d never … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged @PaintNiteTO, bars, canvas, drinks, friends, fun, learning, night out, Paint Nite, paints, relaxing, restaurants, Toronto | 11 Comments

Leslie Café

Posted on June 22, 2014 by stenoodie

Hello typical Hong Kong style cafe! After the very dehydrating plane pull on June 1 (see post here), I went for lunch with Richard and Mike. Even though they didn’t participate in the plane pull, they showed up just to … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged affordable, afternoon tea, Beef Tendon & Brisket, Fish & Beef Ball with Vermicelli in Soup, food blog, foodie, Ham Macaroni, Hong Kong Style cafe, Leslie Cafe, Luncheon Meat & Egg Sandwich, North York, restaurant review, Rice Noodles in Soup | 10 Comments

Pulling a 757 Cargo Jet for ORBIS!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by stenoodie

On June 1, a team of 24 friends and I pulled a 757 cargo jet to raise awareness and fundraising for ORBIS, an organization that helps eliminate childhood preventable blindness in developing countries!

Posted in New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged @ORBISCA, awareness, charity, childhood preventable blindness, developing countries, FedEx Apron, fun, fundraising, gloves, group, ORBIS, ORBIS Plane Pull for Sight 2014!, organization, plane pull, rope, saving sight, sight, teamwork, Toronto | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Between

Posted on June 20, 2014 by stenoodie

After a yummy and fun lunch at Toula for Summerlicious in 2011, Tracy and I explored the Toronto Harbourfront on a bright and hot summer day. We walked by Sugar Beach, a Wave Deck, and this! Who knew that there … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged explore, fun, Harbourfront, postaday, Stonehenge, Toronto, tourist, weekly photo challenge | 17 Comments

Ramen lunch at Niwatei Japanese Restaurant

Posted on June 19, 2014 by stenoodie

I haven’t seen Angel in a couple of years and we finally were able to schedule a day to have lunch together and catch up. It’s been a while since those Saturday tutoring days! Angel had been to Niwatei Japanese … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged cream puffs, food blog, foodie, inari, inari sushi, Inarizushi, J-town, Japanese, Karaage, lunch set, Markham, miso based soup, mitsumame, Niwatei Japanese Restaurant, pork bone, ramen, restaurant review, Steeles, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen | 12 Comments

Lunch at Mezza Notte Trattoria

Posted on June 18, 2014 by stenoodie

I never knew that this little part of the city existed! Betty suggested Mezza Notte Trattoria for lunch, the location that is in Thornhill. The restaurant is located right on the corner of a very quaint and quiet neighbourhood with little … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Cozze Marinara, Disera, escargots, food blog, foodie, Italian, lunch, Mezza Notte Trattoria, mussels, orecchiette, pasta, restaurant review, Thornhill | 13 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra, Extra

Posted on June 17, 2014 by stenoodie

This past week’s photo challenge brings into focus something that is an extra part in our lives. Since I’ve been travelling in the past week, I think this photo is fitting. This picture was taken when I was traveling in … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged buddy, children, postaday, teddy bear, travel, weekly photo challenge | 6 Comments

How to keep your skin smooth and clear with OPC Beauty Blend

Posted on June 16, 2014 by stenoodie

Here’s a little ‘recommendation’ post. Do you ladies (or gentlemen for that matter) have trouble keeping an even skin tone and flawless complexion? Everyone wants amazing looking and soft skin that is free from blemishes and dilated pores. Other than … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Learning, Product Reviews & Testimonials | Tagged anti-aging, antioxidants, at the cellular level, beautiful, beauty, clear skin, dilated pores, free radicials, Health, how to have beautiful skin, improved antioxidant defenses, nourishing and rejuvenating, OPC Beauty Blend, Pycnogenol, replenish essential vitamins and minerals for the skin, skin, skin cells, skin elasticity, skin health, skincare, smooth skin, supplements, support healthy collagen production, what to eat for beautiful skin, young, youth | 21 Comments

Panera Bread (downtown/Ryerson location)

Posted on June 15, 2014 by stenoodie

Wow, I was very surprised with how amazing Panera Bread was! I’ve heard from friends that Panera Bread was amazing, but I never expected to fall in love with it that much. It was so great that I actually went … Continue reading →