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.

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 →

Posted in Food | Tagged 2650 John St., Dos Amigos Tacos menu and prices, fresh tacos in Markham, Markham, Mexican, taco stand in Markham, taco stand leslie and green lane, tacos, Tacos dos Amigos, where to eat tacos in Markham | 1 Comment

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.

Posted in Motherhood | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 87 Green Ln #4, Bun Bo Hue, Bun Bo Hue in Thornhill, Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio, Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings, Pho Hong Phong menu and prices, Pho Hong Phong reviews, Pho Hong Phong Vietnamese Cuisine, Thornhill, Vietnamese | 1 Comment

Week 208 motherhood – 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th day of school, Markham Children’s Festival, EarlyONs with one child, Twinkle Toes

Posted on September 11, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 208 of motherhood with 3 year old 11 month old and 20 month old. Warning: It’s another long blog post! 11,000+ words coming up. Wow, this may actually be my lengthiest post ever!!

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 3.5 year old adjusting to kindergarten life, kindergartener not wanting to eat or drink, Longest blog post | 1 Comment

Week 207 motherhood – final EarlyON class, last week of summer, first 2 days of kindergarten!!!

Posted on September 5, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 207 motherhood with 3 year old 11 month old and 20 month old. Warning: long blog post ahead (6,600+ words).

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged First day of school for the pandemic babies, kindergarten drop-off struggles | 2 Comments

All Day Dim Sum at Asian Queen

Posted on September 3, 2024 by stenoodie

We visited Asian Queen (星點心), a relatively newly opened Chinese restaurant which specializes in all day dim sum (open every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) on Bayview Avenue near Highway 7 in Richmond Hill

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 8750 Bayview Ave Unit 18 & 19, Asian Queen All Day Dim Sum, Asian Queen dim sum menu and prices, Asian Queen dim sum order sheet, Asian Queen dim sum reviews, Asian Queen 星點心, Asian Queen 星點心 reviews, Dim sum, Fresh Egg Tarts, New dim sum restaurant in Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, Self serve tea at dim sum restaurant, Vegetarian Bean Curd Sheet Roll | Leave a comment

Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by stenoodie

You can help save the planet by saving unsold surplus food that will be discarded by purchasing “surprise bags” from participating merchants on the free mobile app called Too Good To Go! It’s a fun way of discovering new shops … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Good To Go Canada | Tagged Blooming Cafe Dessert House Richmond Hill, Blooming Cafe Dessert House surprise bag, Ramona's Cafe surprise bag, Ramona's Cafe too good to go, Surprise bag contents from too good to go | 11 Comments

What I bought on the Flashfood app in August 2024

Posted on September 1, 2024 by stenoodie

Flashfood is a free app where you can buy items from the grocery store that are about to near its “best before” date for 50% off. It’s been our preferred way to shop our groceries these days. Use my referral … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashfood Hauls | Tagged Best money saving app, Discounted groceries in Markham, Faroe Island salmon fillet, Flashfood app reviews, Flashfood fanatics, how to save money on groceries in Canada | 11 Comments

Ming’s Noodle Cafe in Scarborough

Posted on August 31, 2024 by stenoodie

We have driven past Ming’s Noodle Cafe on Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue hundreds of times in Scarborough but never ventured in for a meal until now. I was pleasantly surprised with how spacious and large the dining area … Continue reading →