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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.

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine at The Pho Restaurant

April 7, 2018:  I had heard about this Vietnamese restaurant, The Pho Restaurant, both through my mom’s classmates and also via Instagram where foodies boasted that the food was authentic.  I was very curious to try this place.  The first time … Continue reading →

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Hainanese Chicken Rice at Eat Jackpot [Defunct]

April 6, 2018:  After the Green Living Show, Priscilla and I headed to Eat Jackpot for a late dinner.  Upon arriving, I immediately recognized it as the former Lucky Red restaurant. I hadn’t known that they had closed and Eat Jackpot … Continue reading →

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Soufflé Pancakes at Hanabusa Café

April 6, 2018:  We went to try the Hanabusa Café for the newest trendy dessert in Toronto — Japanese fluffy soufflé pancakes!!  Apparently it’s not the actual chain from Japan but a knockoff of the idea.  The soufflé pancakes are supposed … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Prolific

Prolific. Last Friday, I got to witness the artwork of a prolific artist, Yayoi Kusama! This is one of her best known works in the Infinity Mirrors series called “The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away”.  With all of … Continue reading →

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Persian Cuisine at Shater Abbas in Thornhill

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

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

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)

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

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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