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.

Visiting Reptilia, the reptile zoo!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by stenoodie

Most people don’t know this, but I absolutely love reptiles!! And some of you might not be aware of this, but today is actually stenoodie’s , this blog, birthday too!! Happy birthday, stenoodie! As part of my one-year anniversary blogging … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged 365 days of blogging, @ReptiliaCanada, blogging anniversary, curiosity, educational, field trip ideas, fun for kids, fun indoor activities, hands-on, learning, reptile feeding, reptile zoo, Reptile zoo in Vaughan, reptiles, Reptilia, snakes, stenoodie, teaching moments, touching reptiles, tours, turtles, Vaughan | 6 Comments

Phoenix Restaurant — Woodbine & Steeles location

Posted on March 20, 2014 by stenoodie

Today’s very short food blog is brought to you by a visit to Phoenix Restaurant, an HK-style restaurant, that I’ve blogged previously about before! You can read my first post on it here. 🙂

Posted in Food | Tagged afternoon tea, Chinese, choices, fish fillets with corn sauce, food blog, foodie, green tea crepes, HK-style cafe, lunch, Markham, Phoenix Restaurant, restaurant review, set combos | Leave a comment

Sakura Sushi

Posted on March 19, 2014 by stenoodie

I have to say that I had fairly high expectations for this sushi restaurant. I read brief reviews that this was a “hole in the wall” and somewhere that you would return again and again to enjoy good sushi. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged caterpillar roll, dinner, edamame, food blog, foodie, Japanese cuisine, Markham, miso soup, Sakura Sushi, spicy salmon crunch roll, sushi, Warden & Steeles | Leave a comment

Dinner at Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine

Posted on March 18, 2014 by stenoodie

With so many Chinese restaurants all around the Markham, Scarborough, and Richmond Hill area, how do you know which one to dine at? Is there a secret formula or a method to figure out how to spend your hard-earned cash … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged BBQ pork, Chinese, dinner, duck, food blog, foodie, lobster, Markham, restaurant review, scallops, Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine, steamed fish | 9 Comments

Dim Sum at Paramount Chinese Cuisine & Banquet Hall

Posted on March 17, 2014 by stenoodie

Paramount Chinese Cuisine & Banquet Hall not only hosts special events like weddings, birthdays, and corporate gatherings, but they also serve dim sum in the mornings! My family and I tried out their dim sum on a cold winter morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged beef ribs, chicken wings, Chinese cuisine, congee, deep fried shrimp dumpling, Dim sum, early dim sum, food blog, foodie, ha gow, milk tarts, Paramount Chinese Cuisine & Banquet Hall, restaurant review, rice in hot pot, rice noodle rolls, Richmond Hill, shrimp dumplings, siu mai, steamed taro cream, tea, Times Square | 8 Comments

Authentic Korean Barbecue at Piggy’s Restaurant!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by stenoodie

Mmm, Korean barbecue! Two friends and I met together for a night of Korean food and chatter at Piggy’s Restaurant last week. Piggy’s Restaurant is owned by a Korean lady whose mission statement of her restaurant lies clearly on her website’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged authentic, banchan, food blog, foodie, free wifi, KBBQ, Korean barbecue, Korean cuisine, Piggy's Restaurant, pork belly with kimchi, pork bone soup, restaurant review, sesame dressing, Thornhill | 2 Comments

New Location of Green Grotto Tea Room

Posted on March 15, 2014 by stenoodie

Did you know that the popular Green Grotto Tea Room (Markham branch) recently shifted locations and took over the Wendy’s restaurant in the Steeles and Warden area? It’s not longer in the snug little spot right next to Keung’s Delight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Asian, bubble tea, drinks, fish cakes, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Green Grotto Tea Room, hang out, honey lemon black tea, magazines, Markham, new location, Red Velvet Cake, restaurant review, snacks, Warden and Steeles | 9 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Posted on March 14, 2014 by stenoodie

The crabs are inside and trying to get outside. I think that’s simple enough for this week’s entry. 😉 If you are stuck inside at a boring job or a dead spot in life, get outside!!

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged escape the 9-5 life, Hong Kong, postaday, Sai Kung, seafood, weekly photo challenge | 19 Comments

Live life fully

Posted on March 13, 2014 by stenoodie

Yesterday, I got the shock of my life when my mom told me that one of her friends suddenly passed away. My mom’s friend was in her 50s. She was in her living room at home playing with her granddaughter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged cherish every moment, cherish life, choose better, don't look back, don't settle, family, friends, grow and learn, happiness, Health, keep happiness in sight, life is short, life lessons, live life fully, sudden deaths, take a leap of faith, take care of yourself, tragic stories that make us think | 2 Comments

Chinese Dumpling House at Commerce Gate Hwy 7

Posted on March 12, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been on the search for Sichaun food lately (as some of you can already tell in my recent blog posts), so I voyaged to the same plaza where I had the memorable Sichuan meal and tried the restaurant next … Continue reading →