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.

How to survive a 15-hour “layover” in your home city airport

Posted on December 27, 2019 by stenoodie

By this point with a cancelled flight, standby flight, and a confirmed flight, there’s no sense in making the trek back home and spending more time and money on transit fares. Seek out the Roger’s Ignite promo “instant living room”. … Continue reading →

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Tacontento Mexican Food (Downsview Merchant’s Market)

Posted on December 24, 2019 by stenoodie

After our two-hour rock climbing session, we headed to Tacontento Mexican Foods which is inside of the Downsview Merchant’s Market just two minutes away from True North Climbing, a highly rated and authentic Mexican food stall. I don’t happen to … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing at True North Climbing

Posted on December 23, 2019 by stenoodie

It’s been many years since I last went rock climbing. This past weekend, we were invited by Ken’s cousins to True North Climbing for some rock climbing fun. While we opted out of the beginner class to be able to … Continue reading →

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Easy One-Pan Roasted Sausage and Vegetables

Posted on December 22, 2019 by stenoodie

This is another incredibly easy (almost lazy) recipe to make. All you need is one pan, pre-cooked sausage from the supermarket, and whatever vegetables you want to throw in. You can also add cheese too! Basically, get a pan and … Continue reading →

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Vegan Dinner at Planta Yorkville

Posted on December 21, 2019 by stenoodie

I’ve long awaited to try this vegan restaurant. Planta has two locations, one on Queen Street in Toronto and one in swanky Yorkville in Toronto. Ken booked a table for us at 6:30 p.m. at the Yorkville location. I arrived … Continue reading →

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Really easy to make Red Lentil Soup

Posted on December 20, 2019 by stenoodie

I was so enamoured by the delicious Middle Eastern lentil soup that I had from The Little House of Kebobs that I actually wanted to buy an extra portion to take home for my mom to enjoy. But as the … Continue reading →

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The Little House of Kebobs in Richmond Hill

Posted on December 19, 2019 by stenoodie

Lately I have loved eating out by myself. The Little House of Kebobs is a small family owned restaurant on Major Mackenzie Drive and Leslie Street in Richmond Hill beside Golden Horse Restaurant and close to Yummy Sushi (as well … Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: Collection of Etude House sheet masks

Posted on December 18, 2019 by stenoodie

This is going to be an ongoing blog post that will be updated as I try different “flavoured” facial masks from the Etude House brand. I picked up 40 (count them, 40!) different types of facial sheet masks from the … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Sunny Fruit Organic Figs

Posted on December 17, 2019 by stenoodie

I love that these dried organic Smyrna Figs from Sunny Fruit are enclosed in individual packets inside of the bigger one! It makes it so easy to snack and take on the go! There are four figs in each packet … Continue reading →