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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.

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 →

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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 →

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Spoonful Dinner Buffet in Brampton

Posted on December 7, 2017 by stenoodie

December 3, 2017: I’ve heard of this Spoonful buffet for years and hearing that it was one of the best buffets in the Greater Toronto Area. The only down side for me that it is a little further to get to … Continue reading →

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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 →