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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.

Rice Noodle Rolls and Congee at Yin Ji Chang Fen!

Posted on November 12, 2017 by stenoodie

November 11, 2017: Yesterday, we went to Yin Ji Chang Fen for their rice noodle rolls and congee. This is a restaurant that has been popping up on my Instagram feed since it opened sometime this year. It’s a franchise … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Mellow Crystal Hotel in Changsha, China

Posted on November 11, 2017 by stenoodie

September 15, 2017: For our third day in Zhangjiajie, China, we stayed at the Mellow Crystal Hotel (张家界梅洛水晶酒店). This was a really nice hotel! It seemed like we were alternating from good hotel to bad hotel and then good hotel each … Continue reading →

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Day 3 in Changsha, China 2017: Tianmen Mountain, Glass Floor Cliff Path, Tianmen Fox Fairy Show

Posted on November 10, 2017 by stenoodie

September 15, 2017: The day started early with a 6 a.m. morning call and departure at 7:30 a.m. After we got ready, we went to the same restaurant we went to last night for dinner for the continental breakfast. Breakfast selection … Continue reading →

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Tasting at Woodstone Eatery in Markham

Posted on November 9, 2017 by stenoodie

November 6, 2017: I attended a DKLoEvent tasting event at Woodstone Eatery this past Monday. Woodstone Eatery is a Asian fusion restaurant that features Hong Kong style food with Macanese, Vietnamese, and Thai influences. (I remember that this used to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Temporary

Posted on November 8, 2017 by stenoodie

Temporary: How fitting during this time of year that the fall leaves are what’s relevant to this week’s theme. Looking outside, there are a few trees that still have their summer greens but for the most part, this is the … Continue reading →

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Hot Star Large Fried Chicken 2nd Anniversary Celebration Party

Posted on November 7, 2017 by stenoodie

November 6, 2017: Time flies when there is good food in Toronto and that is certainly the case for Hot Star Large Fried Chicken (豪大大雞排), a fried chicken franchise that originated from Taiwan since 1992 and since then has brought … Continue reading →

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Birthday Celebrations at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by stenoodie

November 5, 2017: For the babe’s big birthday bash this year, we celebrated at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament! Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has been around in Toronto for many years and is a franchise that exists in the … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Fengting International Hotel in Changsha

Posted on November 5, 2017 by stenoodie

We stayed here for one night on September 14, 2017. This hotel was located in the ancient city streets of Fenghuang County. You can see in the photos how ancient-looking it really was. As such, the hotel lobby was dim … Continue reading →

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Day 2 in Changsha, China 2017: 7-Hour Bus Ride & Beautiful Fenghuang County

Posted on November 4, 2017 by stenoodie

September 14, 2017: On our first full day in Changsha, we woke up at 6:15 a.m. and got ready to go downstairs to eat breakfast on the fourth floor. It was a complimentary continental breakfast, Chinese style. There weren’t many … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Night Dinner at AKA-ONI Ramen & Izakaya

Posted on November 3, 2017 by stenoodie

November 1, 2017: I have heard of AKA-ONI Ramen & Izakaya thanks to foodies posting about it on Instagram and the restaurant itself interacting with foodies on social media by hosting contest giveaways or liking my photos. We had a really … Continue reading →