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.

24 months, 3 weeks old – opening the fridge by herself, potty awareness

Posted on October 12, 2022 by stenoodie

24 months, 3 weeks old:

The Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery in Richmond Hill

Posted on October 11, 2022 by stenoodie

This was a really disappointing dinner. We planned to go out for dinner to semi-celebrate the one-year anniversary of us purchasing our house, and DH selected The Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery. We both looked at the menu online first … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 125 York Blvd #135, @bigrigbrew twitter, brewery, Marinated Beet Salad, Markham, Markham food bloggers, Philly Steak Pizza, Pork Belly Melt, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, Smoked Meatloaf, Southwest Fish Tacos, The Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery, The Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery menu and prices | Leave a comment

Polish Food at Hastings Snack Bar

Posted on October 10, 2022 by stenoodie

We had such a great lunch at Hastings Snack Bar. This small restaurant is located on 5 Hastings Avenue in Toronto (Leslieville neighbourhood). They serve polish food and is a small mom and pop shop.

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 5 Hastings Ave, Hastings Snack Bar, Hastings Snack Bar menu and prices, Leek Soup, Leslieville restaurants, Local mom and pop restaurants in Toronto, Polish, Polish food in Toronto, restaurant review, Roasted Pork Sandwich, Vegan Cabbage Roll | 1 Comment

24 months, 2 weeks old: New room change, Carma Farms

Posted on October 5, 2022 by stenoodie

24 months, 2 weeks old:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged toddler feeding animals on the farm | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 5892 Main St, @Chucks_RH twitter, Chicken Parm sandwich, Chuck's Famous Caesar Salad, Chuck's Roadhouse reviews, Chuck's Roadhouse Stouffville, Chucks Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Chucks Roadhouse Bar and Grill kid's menu, Chucks Roadhouse Bar and Grill menu and prices, Chucks Roadhouse Bar and Grill Stouffville, Mozzarella Sticks, restaurant review, Smokehouse Burger, Spinach Goat Cheese Dip, Whitchurch-Stouffville | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 582 Yonge St, Chungchun Rice Hotdog, Chungchun Rice Hotdog menu and prices, Chungchun Rice Hotdog Wellesley, Half Mozzarella Hotdog, Korean corn dog sauces and seasonings, Korean corn dogs in Toronto, Korean street food snacks, Street food snacks in Toronto, Toronto, Yonge & Wellesley | Leave a comment

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