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.

First Time Visiting Aaniin Community Centre and Library

Posted on March 30, 2018 by stenoodie

March 18, 2018: A few hours after our early morning KFC Cooking School and feast, we visited Aaniin Community Centre and Library in Markham. Aaniin Community Centre and Library is a brand new community centre in Markham that opened just a … Continue reading →

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My KFC Cooking School Experience

Posted on March 29, 2018 by stenoodie

March 18, 2018: Sometimes it pays to listen to the radio. It was only because I was listening to the radio while at home that I found out that the KFC Cooking School was accepting students this year! The KFC … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Port Hope, Ontario ~ Part 1

Posted on March 28, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17-18, 2018: This weekend was an absolute amazing time!!! I was so honoured and grateful that Jon from the Tourism Department of Port Hope reached out to me after discovering my blog posts on my past visits to Port … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Rise/Set

Posted on March 28, 2018 by stenoodie

I wouldn’t say this is my favourite photo of a sun set or sun rise, but it’s one that was memorable to catch because we were in the midst of hiking for four hours on the Tai O hiking route … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Hiking adventures in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, postaday, Rise/Set, sun set photos in Hong Kong, Tai O hike, Tai O hiking trail photos, Tai O hiking trail views, weekly photo challenge | 8 Comments

Italian Dinner at Trattoria Gusto in Port Hope

Posted on March 27, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: Trattoria Gusto is an Italian restaurant situated in a 19th century hotel in Port Hope. Our dinner reservations were made at 6:45 p.m. but since we were already in the area and ready to eat, we arrived … Continue reading →

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Dreamers’ Cafe in Port Hope

Posted on March 26, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: I had been to Dreamers’ Cafe in Port Hope once before on the last visit I was here when I was watching the salmon migration in the fall. When we were here last time, the cafe was … Continue reading →

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Giant Transformers Robots at Primitive Designs

Posted on March 25, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: Primitive Designs is a retail and gift shop filled with some of the most unique and exotic antiques, furnishings, and art pieces I’ve ever seen. It’s located in Port Hope and is one of the top tourist … Continue reading →

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Goat Shmurgle and Alpacas at Haute Goat

Posted on March 24, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: Haute Goat is a tourist attraction in Newtonville, Ontario (just outside of Port Hope) where there is a 200-acre farm for alpacas, Nigerian Dwarf goats, and Icelandic horses. The most special and visit-worthy thing about Haute Goat … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Basil’s Market and Deli

Posted on March 23, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: After spending the morning at the Ganaraska Forest Centre, we headed to Basil’s Market & Deli at 12:30 p.m. for lunch. Our reservations were already made for us and when we arrived, we simply chose the items … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup Day at the Ganaraska Forest Centre

Posted on March 22, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018 was Maple Syrup Day in Port Hope at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! It was my first time attending such an event and I was looking forward to seeing what was in store for us. This was an … Continue reading →