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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.

Pizza Studio in Markham

Posted on April 25, 2019 by stenoodie

April 20, 2019: Markham now has a fast casual pizza joint where you can customize unlimited toppings on a choice of five crusts! Downtown Toronto has plenty of these pizza joints like Blaze Pizza, Pi Co, and Za Pizza Bistro, … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Rosemary Pork and Apple Chutney

Posted on April 24, 2019 by stenoodie

April 17, 2019: Here’s another Chefs Plate meal! This is the Rosemary Pork and Apple Chutney with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. It has a difficulty level of “easy” and takes 30 minutes to cook. (Have you ever tried … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Oven Baked Fish with Lemon Aioli and a Warm Arugula Salad

Posted on April 23, 2019 by stenoodie

April 15, 2019: I’m back with the Chefs Plate meals! 😀 I only order these Chefs Plate meals whenever the weekly-changing menu for the week appeals to me and when I have time to make them (i.e., when my workload … Continue reading →

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Osmow’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Markham

Posted on April 22, 2019 by stenoodie

April 13, 2019: It had been a while since I had been to an Osmow’s for some Mediterranean wraps or platters. I recall really enjoying their generous platters and shawarmas when I first visited the Richmond Hill Bayview location. This … Continue reading →

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Brunch at A Corner Cafe in Markham

Posted on April 22, 2019 by stenoodie

April 19, 2019: There is a new brunch spot in Markham! A Corner Cafe is located at Highway 7 east of McCowan Road directly across from Markville Mall. It’s also close to a Krispy’s Kajun Chicken and replaces a former … Continue reading →

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Tuina Massage at CBQ Health & Wellness Clinic

Posted on April 21, 2019 by stenoodie

April 12, 2019: I found another amazing massage parlour!! This one, called CBQ Health & Wellness Clinic (名仁养生馆), is super close to me too! (It’s located in the cluster of store units at Rodick Road and Highway 7; right behind … Continue reading →

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CSRAO Spring Conference 2019

Posted on April 19, 2019 by stenoodie

April 6, 2019: This year’s Chartered Shorthand Reporters’ Association of Ontario Conference was held once again at the Oakham House at Ryerson University. Unlike previous years, this was a much more quiet and subdued conference. I’m not sure exactly of … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Le Papillon On Front

Posted on April 18, 2019 by stenoodie

March 30, 2019: After experiencing some optical illusions, we were famished and arrived for our brunch reservation at Le Papillon on Front, a French restaurant. Le Papillon is a French restaurant serving Toronto since 1974 (wow, such a long history!) … Continue reading →

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Our Visit to The Museum of Illusions in Toronto

Posted on April 17, 2019 by stenoodie

March 30, 2019: The Museum of Illusions is a fun interactive museum for all ages that features trick-eye exhibits and optical illusions. It’s located on Front Street in downtown Toronto and newly opened since late 2018. A lot of the … Continue reading →

All You Can Eat Dining Experience at Robo Sushi

Posted on April 4, 2019 by stenoodie

March 29, 2019: This is definitely an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant worth checking out! Robo Sushi is a restaurant with robots serving you! It’s an idea straight out of Japan or China where automation for everything is all the rage these … Continue reading →