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.

Trial Class at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts

Posted on December 30, 2017 by stenoodie

December 23, 2017: First time trying kickboxing at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts for a free trial class! The trial class was surprisingly two hours long which was incredibly valuable and worth attending to try this out. What I liked … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences | Tagged 57 Glen Cameron Rd, Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts, kickboxing classes, Markham, trial classes, West Unit | 2 Comments

Hot Pot Dinner at Chongqing Liuyishou Hotpot

Posted on December 29, 2017 by stenoodie

December 21, 2017: Other than tastings, it’s been a while since I’ve actually went out for a hot pot meal. This restaurant, Chongqing Liuyishou Hotpot, used to be called 100 Degrees Hot Pot (I came here for dinner before and is … Continue reading →

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Injeolmi Bingsu Dessert at The Cups at First Markham Place

Posted on December 28, 2017 by stenoodie

December 21, 2017: I finally made it here to The Cups! Despite them opening a second location here at First Markham Place and me living so close to it, this was my first time here. Natalie and I had one … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3235 Hwy 7, cafes Hwy 7 Markham, food blog, foodie, Injeolmi, Korean cafes Markham, Korean desserts Markham, Markham, restaurant review, shaved ice Markham, The Cups Markham, The Cups Markham Bingsu, The Cups Markham menu and prices, The Cups shaved ice | 4 Comments

Vegetarian Pad Thai at Sukhothai Parliament

Posted on December 27, 2017 by stenoodie

December 19, 2017: After unsuccessfully navigating through the Toronto Christmas Market, the four of us decided to go to Sukhothai for dinner instead. I’ve been to the Wellington location of Sukhothai but not this one. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 274 Parliament St, @SukhoThaifood twitter, food blog, foodie, Khao Soi, Lemongrass Fish, pad thai, restaurant review, Sukhothai, Sukhothai dinner menu and prices, Sukhothai Parliament, Sukhothai Parliament prices, Thai, Toronto, Toronto Thai restaurants | 2 Comments

The Pickle Barrel at Markville Shopping Centre

Posted on December 26, 2017 by stenoodie

December 17, 2017: Considering that I’ve been to this location of The Pickle Barrel plenty of times, it’s funny that this is my first time blogging about it. I used to come to this Pickle Barrel almost yearly as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 5000 Highway 7, @thepicklebarrel twitter, food blog, foodie, Harvest Bowl, Markham, Markham chain restaurants, Markham restaurants, Markville Shopping Centre, Moroccan Cigars, Pickle Barrel Markville Shopping Centre, restaurant review, Thai Fried Cauliflower, The Pickle Barrel Markville | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: 2017 Favorites

Posted on December 20, 2017 by stenoodie

Looking back on this year (Get it? The photo?), there were definitely very many favourite moments. This week’s photo challenge asks us to recall a fave photo from 2017, whether it be a technically accomplished one (like beautifully captured or … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 2017 favorites, 2017 favourites, photos of 2017, post a day, weekly photo challenge | 26 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascend

Posted on December 13, 2017 by stenoodie

When you ascend so high that you see the mountain tops, mist, and fog outside your tour bus window. (On our way up the Tianmen Mountain in Changsha, China of 1,518.6 m [4,982 ft] to see the views! I blogged about … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged ascend, mountain views, postaday, Tianmen Mountain fog, weekly photo challenge | 8 Comments

Italian Dinner at Il Fornello (Richmond Hill)

Posted on December 10, 2017 by stenoodie

December 8, 2017: I originally wasn’t going to blog about this but then if I leave out bad reviews, it doesn’t help the restaurant improve so here it is. This was my third time going to the Richmond Hill location … Continue reading →

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Limited Time Chocolate Mix Cheesecake at Hcafe Unionville

Posted on December 9, 2017 by stenoodie

December 6, 2017: Hcafe Japanese Cafe in Unionville has a brand new flavoured cheesecake for the holiday season! It’s a Chocolate Mix Cheesecake! If you like chocolate and cheesecakes, this is a no-brainer for you. Thanks to Sweven Media, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged $10 cheesecakes, 158 Main St Unionville, brand new cheesecakes, chocolate cheesecake, Chocolate Mix Cheesecake, HCafe Japanese Cafe Unionville, Hcafe Unionville, holiday cheesecakes, holiday edition cheesecakes HCafe, Markham, Markham cheesecakes, Uncle Tetsu cheesecakes, Unionville | 2 Comments

Hangzhou Southern Chinese Food at Green Tea Restaurant in Markham!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by stenoodie

December 5, 2017: I was invited by Sweven Media to a private tasting event at Green Tea Restaurant this past week! Green Tea Restaurant is newly opened in Markham and is the very first outpost restaurant from its well-known 50+ … Continue reading →