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.

Handmade Gourmet Cookies from The Night Baker in Toronto!

Posted on December 6, 2017 by stenoodie

November 27, 2017: My friends Leanne and Mitch have steadily been baking and perfecting their cookie baking skills. I have seen them gradually post photos of these homemade scrumptious-looking cookies on their social media feeds until one day they announced … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Cheeky

Posted on December 6, 2017 by stenoodie

This little cheeky monkey was seen on our fourth day of travels when touring in Zhangjiajie in China! Apparently, we had to be careful because they are known to be little thieves, taking away people’s food or cell phones!

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Dim Sum at Royal House in Markham

Posted on December 5, 2017 by stenoodie

November 26, 2017: I didn’t like this restaurant at all. I had high hopes for Royal House because it was one of those relatively unknown Chinese restaurants in the Markham area that I hadn’t heard much about before. I was … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food at The Pint Public House in Toronto

Posted on December 4, 2017 by stenoodie

November 25, 2017: After attending The Gentlemen’s Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, we set out for dinner. I was starving — the expo didn’t have any complimentary samples of food like I thought it would — so when … Continue reading →

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The Gentlemen’s Expo 2017 Event Recap

Posted on December 4, 2017 by stenoodie

November 25, 2017: This was my first time attending The Gentleman’s Expo! To be clear, this is an expo event that anyone can attend; it’s not just exclusive to men as the name suggests. However, I did have to look … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Serene

Posted on November 29, 2017 by stenoodie

The definition of “serenity”! When you escape the city and go north into the depths of Mother Nature. On this clear summer morning, Steph and I got up at the crack of dawn to witness and capture this view. The … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Transformation

Posted on November 22, 2017 by stenoodie

Every year in June on Father’s Day weekend, the streets of downtown Toronto transform from ordinary streets to the huge stage and set for the Much Music Video Awards! I happened to pass by this year when the transformation was … Continue reading →

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Sukiyaki, Donburi, and Udon at Ken Oh

Posted on November 21, 2017 by stenoodie

November 21, 2017: There are so many restaurants on Dundas Street that I have yet to try. Tonight, Grace and I tried out Ken Oh. It’s a restaurant that serves Japanese “spaghetti” or udon and rice bowls. There were a … Continue reading →

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Butter Baker’s Grand Opening on November 24! (Plus Gingerbread Man Croissants!)

Posted on November 20, 2017 by stenoodie

Butter Baker, the new pastry bakery featuring French confectionery cooking from the minds of Butter Avenue, is set to have their Grand Opening this Friday, November 24, 2017 at their shop at 120 Dundas Street (near Dundas Square)! Their intersection … Continue reading →

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First Time Curling at the Unionville Curling Club!

Posted on November 19, 2017 by stenoodie

November 18, 2017: Yesterday, I tried curling for the very first time! 😀 I was first mesmerised by this sport back in 2006 when our Canadian team won the Olympic gold medal for the 2006 Winter Olympics (gosh, has it … Continue reading →