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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Pho Time Authentic Vietnamese Eatery

This is not good.  We are ordering too much takeout during this pandemic!  Despite being so obedient the first month and eating exclusively home-cooked food to avoid interacting too much with the outside world, ever since we broke the seal … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: The Owl of Minerva (Richmond Hill)

We ordered takeout from The Owl of Minvera this past weekend from their Richmond Hill location.  I’ve been to this popular Korean restaurant before at their other outposts: downtown, Markham (First Markham Place) and also Markham (Steeles and Silver Star).  … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Top Gun Burgers (Richmond Hill)

This past weekend, we tried out Top Gun Burgers for the very first time.  This is a restaurant franchise that has locations all over the Greater Toronto Area for gourmet burgers.  They also serve fries, steak sandwiches, milkshakes, and various

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Pandemic 2020 Workouts: Pop Zumba with Emily from Elle Fitness

I am so glad that years ago after attending classes at Flirty Girl Fitness, I stayed subscribed to their e-mail list.  They changed over into Elle Fitness years later (I still have one class left to attend on my punch … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Gal’s Sushi in Markham

After a fruitful hour-long walk on a gorgeous spring day at Rouge Valley Park last weekend, it was finally time for some takeout sushi.  Gal’s Sushi in Markham (3621 Hwy 7 East, Unit 106) was on the way home which … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Sam’s Congee Delight

I’ve blogged about this restaurant before, but to give to him a shoutout again and to reflect one of the restaurants that we bought takeout from during the pandemic, here it is.  Sam’s Congee Delight (7354 Woodbine Ave., Markham) is … Continue reading

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: AHC Derma Aesthetic Bright Toning Mask

The way this AHC Derma Aesthetic Bright Toning Mask packaging is designed is unique and looks like a “medical” grade product.  It’s a clean design with the name of the facial mask clearly displayed in block letters on the front.  … Continue reading

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Chefs Plate: New England Fish Chowder

This was my first time making fish chowder at home.  I was quite intrigued to try this New England Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Toasties when I saw it as one of the choices for the Chefs Plate meal selection for … Continue reading

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: BCL Momo Puri Jelly Mask – Peach Ceramide Water and Lactobacillus Blend

This Japanese sheet mask smelled SO fragrant!  It’s definitely the thing I noticed first when I pulled it out from the pouch.  BCL Momo Puri Jelly Mask is yet another Japanese mask I picked up while at the HK Airport … Continue reading

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Chefs Plate: Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta

I was really looking forward to creating and tasting this dish!  I enjoy hearty meatballs and cheese and especially polenta.  I remember making polenta as part of another Chefs Plate recipe in the past.  I was excited to see what … Continue reading

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