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.

Evergreen jobs

Posted on December 13, 2018 by stenoodie

Photographers – wedding, baby, portraits, wildlife Hairdressers Massage therapists Facialists Interior designers Architects Teachers

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Papa Chang’s Take Out and Catering at Alden and Warden in Markham

Posted on December 8, 2018 by stenoodie

December 5, 2018: Did you know that Papa Chang’s has a new outpost? I noticed this new location a few months ago when Natalie and I attended a hip hop dance class at VYbE! Since then I’ve been wanting to swing … Continue reading →

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Luscious 5 Kitchen + Bar

Posted on December 6, 2018 by stenoodie

December 4, 2018: I came back to eat here!! 😀 I initially visited this new restaurant called Luscious 5 Kitchen + Bar with Betty on October 17 for lunch. I remember noticing this restaurant when driving on Woodbine Avenue and that … Continue reading →

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It begins!

Posted on December 5, 2018 by stenoodie

Just when I thought this might be an easy December, I receive an e-mail this morning about an order of four days of a hearing back in 2017. 😀 I should have known it was too early to call it … Continue reading →

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Wedding planning tips to ease the stress

Posted on December 2, 2018 by stenoodie

Here’s what I learned about wedding planning so far (about 2 months after we got engaged): – KISS: keep it simple, silly. Don’t stray from one idea or one brand to another when someone gives you a supposedly “better” idea. … Continue reading →

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Florence, Italy 2018: Day 6 ~ Train from Pisa to Florence, Authentic Florence lunch and dinners

Posted on December 2, 2018 by stenoodie

Saturday, September 9, 2018. Day 6: Today we checked out of Hotel La Pace and had a breakfast at Cofer Bar before taking the train to Florence. We had a simple mozzarella and tomato panini but it was not so … Continue reading →

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Stroganoff Restaurant in Richmond Hill

Posted on December 1, 2018 by stenoodie

November 30, 2018: Yay! We finally got to try this restaurant out! We came to this restaurant, Stroganoff Restaurant, a few weeks ago on a Sunday during the Remembrance Day weekend where it just so happened that many restaurants in … Continue reading →

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Trattoria Diladdarno in Florence, Italy

Posted on December 1, 2018 by stenoodie

September 8, 2018: For dinner that night, we searched up a local restaurant called Trattoria Diladdarno. It was a cozy restaurant and we chose to sit in the outdoor garden patio underneath the stars. It was so nice. This place … Continue reading →

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Japanese BBQ at Goen Yakiniku

Posted on November 30, 2018 by stenoodie

November 28, 2018: I saw this Japanese bbq place from my Instagram foodie friends and we decided to check this place out for our annual holiday dinner. I called ahead of time to book a table for three. Initially, the … Continue reading →

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Accommodations Review: Boboli Gardens Mini Loft in Florence, Italy

Posted on November 30, 2018 by stenoodie

September 8 to 12, 2018: Boboli Gardens Mini Loft. This was an amazing stay! It was an apartment with a full working kitchen, living room with a fold-out sofa bed, a large washroom, and bedroom in a loft. It was … Continue reading →