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.

Persian Cuisine at Shater Abbas in Thornhill

Posted on April 17, 2018 by stenoodie

April 4, 2018: We went to check out Shater Abbas, a Persian restaurant, for dinner. When I was researching for places to eat around this area of Thornhill, Shater Abbas had a website but not too many photos in general … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Smash Kitchen & Bar

Posted on April 16, 2018 by stenoodie

April 2, 2018: Tracy and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar for dinner. Funnily enough I’ve been to Smash three times previously but all of those times were either for lunch or brunch; this was my first time there for … Continue reading →

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Weather in April 2018

Posted on April 16, 2018 by stenoodie

It’s never been about us. We forget that we live in Mother Nature’s world on Planet Earth. We’ve spent decades up to this point hoarding and using her clean water resources,

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One of A Kind Show and Sale in Toronto (Spring 2018)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by stenoodie

April 1, 2018: This was my first time going to the One of A Kind Show and Sale!! I’d always seen their advertisements on the TTC and was curious about it. Apparently they have a couple of shows throughout the year … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Restaurant buffet dinner at Markham location

Posted on April 14, 2018 by stenoodie

March 11, 2018: I know there are a lot of Mandarin buffet restaurants across the GTA but this was my first time dining in one in the longest of years! I was so impressed by the interior design of the … Continue reading →

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Lobster Mountains at the newly relocated Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant

Posted on April 13, 2018 by stenoodie

March 9, 2018: For my mom’s birthday this year, we celebrated at the new location of Fishman Lobster Clubhouse (魚樂軒). I had been to their Scarborough location at Steeles Avenue and Silver Star Boulevard many years before this (that blog … Continue reading →

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Day 4 in Yellowknife 2018: Brunch, Downtown Strolling, Flights Home

Posted on April 12, 2018 by stenoodie

February 25, 2018: I can’t believe that today was already the last day in Yellowknife and the trip has come to an end. For some reason, even though I was in Yellowknife and seeing the sights and sounds, it still … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Awakening

Posted on April 11, 2018 by stenoodie

When my avocado seed finally starts to awaken after a cold winter. Although to be honest, I’m still waiting for full spring temperatures to “bloom” (get it?). It’s been a very cloudy and grey start of spring (not complaining though … Continue reading →

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Menya Fuji Japanese Ramen [Defunct]

Posted on April 10, 2018 by stenoodie

March 4, 2018: I finally got to try Menya Fuji! It’s a ramen house that is located right at the corner of Finch and Yonge, which makes it so easy and convenient for any subway goer to stop by to … Continue reading →

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Brunch at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife

Posted on April 8, 2018 by stenoodie

February 25, 2018: On the last day of my travels in Yellowknife, I went on Yelp to research some brunch places to check out. At the last minute, I contacted an acquaintance and asked for her suggestions of places to … Continue reading →