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.

Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill (Stouffville)

Posted on October 4, 2022 by stenoodie

The very first time we dined at a Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill was actually in Niagara Falls after we counted down to the New Year a few years ago. I remember it was such an serendipitous find because we … Continue reading →

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First Time Visiting Carma Farms in Markham

Posted on October 3, 2022 by stenoodie

This past weekend, we visited Carma Farms in Markham (11471 Ninth Line)! This farm offers an opportunity for visitors to feed their farm animals and a place to shop for local goods! I had seen

Posted in Motherhood, New Experiences | Tagged 11471 Ninth Line, Carma Farms, Carma Farms admission price, Coconut Cream Pie, feeding farm animals, Markham, Markham farms, The Pie Place, toddler feeding animals in Markham farm | 9 Comments

Korean Corn Dogs at Chungchun Rice Hotdog Wellesley

Posted on October 1, 2022 by stenoodie

Last month, as part of our third-year wedding anniversary adventures downtown, we stopped by Chungchun Rice Hotdog on 582 Yonge Street near Wellesley to try these popular Korean corn dogs. According to the Internet, Korean corn dogs (also known as … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Maha’s Egyptian Brunch

Posted on September 30, 2022 by stenoodie

About the time we visited Maha’s Egyptian Brunch restaurant for breakfast in August 2022: Since bb had been waking up really early (like 6 a.m.) and we wanted to gradually adjust her nap and sleeping schedules (and also I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 226 Greenwood Ave, @mahasbrunch twitter, balady bread, Basturma Scramble, breakfast, brunch, Cairo Classic breakfast, Leslieville restaurants, Maha's Egyptian Brunch menu and prices, Maha's Egyptian Brunch restaurant review, Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken, Toronto brunch, Toronto restaurants | 2 Comments

24 months, 1 week old: new wooden blocks, 2-year-old wellness visit

Posted on September 28, 2022 by stenoodie

24 months, 1 week old:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged Melissa & Doug 100 piece wooden blocks play | Leave a comment

Brunch at Markham Station Restaurant Richmond Hill

Posted on September 27, 2022 by stenoodie

A couple of weekends ago, we visited Markham Station Restaurant at 10870 Yonge Street, unit C-4 in Richmond Hill. Everybody knows about the 24-hour breakfast spot in Scarborough, but did you know that

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24 months old – two years old!, library visit, sick with her first cold

Posted on September 21, 2022 by stenoodie

24 months old. Two years old!:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 2 years old now, Toddler's first cold | 6 Comments

23 months and 3 weeks old – attending a birthday party, small house reno, identifying the Queen

Posted on September 15, 2022 by stenoodie

23 months, 3 weeks old:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 24 month old toddler, Passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Toddlers attending birthday party | Leave a comment

5-Course Vegan Tasting Menu at Avelo Restaurant

Posted on September 9, 2022 by stenoodie

What a pleasure it was to try the 5-course vegan tasting menu at Avelo Restaurant! Avelo Restaurant is located on a small street at 51 St Nicholas Street in downtown Toronto. Be alert as you walk down the street and … Continue reading →