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.

Afternoon Tea at Ruelo Bakehouse in North York

Posted on October 28, 2024 by stenoodie

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

Posted on October 25, 2024 by stenoodie

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

Posted on October 17, 2024 by stenoodie

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

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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 →

Posted in Flashfood Hauls | Tagged Atlantic salmon steaks on Flashfood, Chanterelle mushrooms, iceberg lettuce from Ocean Mist Farms, No Name naturally imperfect strawberries, things you can buy on Flashfood | 4 Comments

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 →