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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.

Colombian Cuisine at The Toston

Posted on October 14, 2024 by stenoodie

Yesterday, we tried out The Toston for lunch as we were in the Markham Rd. and 14th area in Markham.  The Toston serves authentic Colombian food.  This place first came up on my radar when I saw them added as … Continue reading →

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Week 212 motherhood – Nature and me, drawing, Open Doors at Kortright again, literacy event

Posted on October 10, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 212 motherhood with 4 year old and 21 month old. 

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Week 211 motherhood – drinking water, first parent council meeting, first PA Day, Orange Shirt Day, day off, first Mandarin class, Toronto Zoo, meeting the new teacher

Posted on October 3, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 211 motherhood with 4 year old and 21 month old.  Word count:  5,100+. 

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Surprise Bags from Too Good To Go in September 2024

Posted on October 1, 2024 by stenoodie

Everyone’s talking about the free app called Too Good To Go!  You can rescue unsold food from going to waste by paying 1/3 of the original price (although it seems that the app has now downgraded to 1/2 of the … Continue reading →

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Flashfood Purchases in September 2024

Posted on September 30, 2024 by stenoodie

Flashfood is the best grocery shopping app to save on buying food and non-food items that are nearing their “best before” dates (a fabricated date that doesn’t always have to do with whether the food is fresh or safe to … Continue reading →

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Moon Festival Dishes at Mandarin Restaurants

Posted on September 29, 2024 by stenoodie

Our family has been a big fan of the Mandarin Restaurants buffets for lunch or dinner in the past year.  They’ve upped their game since the pandemic and consistently deliver quality food with lots of variety (over 100 dishes offered), … Continue reading →

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Week 210 motherhood – sickness, friends, Cantonese Triple P, big news

Posted on September 26, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 210 motherhood with 4 year old and 21 month old. Word count of this blog post:  5,000+. 

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Tacos dos Amigos taco stand (Woodbine/John St)

Posted on September 24, 2024 by stenoodie

Looking for $5 tacos that are authentic, tasty, and no frills?  Don’t miss out on this little taco stand called Tacos dos Amigos located on John Street near Woodbine Avenue in Markham.  They are only open on weekdays Monday to … Continue reading →

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Week 209 motherhood – 4 years old!, 21 months old, double cakes

Posted on September 19, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 209 motherhood with 4 year old and 21 month old. 

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Dining at Pho Hong Phong Vietnamese Cuisine

Posted on September 15, 2024 by stenoodie

Pho Hong Phong is a mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant that is hidden from view, located on Green Lane near Bayview Avenue in Thornhill.  We pass by this area sometimes and I didn’t even know this restaurant existed; it’s in … Continue reading →

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