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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.

Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant at Commerce Gate

Last Friday night, we had a mommy-daughter date at Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant (曲小姐江湖菜烧烤酒馆).  I spotted this restaurant the last time that the husband and I had date night in this plaza.  Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant is a … Continue reading

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Flashfood Purchases in November 2024

I am a huge fan of the Flashfood app where I can buy discounted groceries for my family consistently. 

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in November 2024

A food waste prevention app called Too Good To Go is making waves around the country.  Have you used it before? 

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Pine House Cafe (Steeles & Middlefield)

We found ourselves in the east side of Markham and I chose Pine House Cafe (松屋) for us to have our late lunch.  We had been in this Milliken Crossing plaza many times (where Matsuda, Da Fu Seafood Restaurant, Jatujak, … Continue reading

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Flashfood Purchases in October 2024

Flashfood is the best app for saving money.  It’s a free app where you can buy items that are nearing their “sell by” date for 50% off or more of their original price.

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in October 2024

A food waste prevention app called Too Good To Go is a fun way to try new restaurants and buy food for cheap!  Restaurants that participate on this free app can sell “surprise bags” of food that they weren’t able … Continue reading

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Brunch at Eggsmart (Thornhill location)

This past weekend, we went to Eggsmart at the 8051 Yonge Street location in Thornhill/Markham for brunch.  I realized I had last been here nine years ago.  The space is basically the same but somehow it looked different too. 

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Afternoon Tea at Ruelo Bakehouse in North York

I am so glad that my friends brought up the idea of having afternoon tea for our catch-up session (in lieu of a lunch or dinner spot)!  I haven’t been to afternoon tea in more than ten years and missed … Continue reading

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Week 214 motherhood – more magnetic tile play, art exhibition, PA Day frustrations and joys

Week 214 of motherhood with 4 year old and 22 month old. 

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Week 213 motherhood – Curriculum night, magnetic tiles, first optometrist visit

Week 213 of motherhood with 4 year old and 21 month old. 

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