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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.

Chefs Plate: Spiced Steak & Garlic Salsa Verde with Roasted Fingerlings and Cheesy Kale Chips

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stenoodie

October 19, 2017: For my 19th meal from Chefs Plate, I selected the Spiced Steak & Garlic Salsa Verde from their weekly changing roster of meals. All ingredients from the Chefs Plate meals are farm-fresh ingredients from local Canadian businesses … Continue reading →

Chefs Plate: Italian Sausage Pasta Bake with Ricotta Cheese and a Baby Spinach Salad

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stenoodie

October 18, 2017: For my 18th meal from Chefs Plate, I made an Italian Sausage Pasta Bake. Chefs Plate is a meal subscription service that delivers fresh and local pre-portioned and pre-measured ingredients in chef-inspired recipes for you to cook … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown – Toronto Area

Posted on October 23, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: Another relaxing getaway means another hotel stay! This time, we stayed in downtown Oshawa at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown. I haven’t stayed in a Holiday Inn in some time and I was super … Continue reading →

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Winning a Lucky Dinner for 2 at Baxters Landing

Posted on October 22, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: In September, I was lucky enough to win an Instagram contest for a free dinner for two at Baxters Landing in Oshawa, Ontario. This was perfect since I had wanted to see the salmon run in Port … Continue reading →

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A Classic Burger at The Social Bar and Table

Posted on October 21, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: While in Port Hope to watch the annual salmon run, we stopped by The Social Bar and Table for a quick bite. Seeing nothing too special on the menu and knowing that we would be enjoying a feast … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 21, 2017 by stenoodie

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Revisiting the Fish Ladder in Port Hope, Ontario

Posted on October 20, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: Three years ago, I visited Port Hope in Ontario to watch the annual fall salmon run. It was my first time watching these majestic creatures defy gravity and jump through rushing water and channels in order to … Continue reading →

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Authentic Spanish Tapas Dinner at Patria

Posted on October 19, 2017 by stenoodie

October 6, 2017: For my birthday this year, Ken surprised me with an authentic Spanish tapas dinner at Patria. I’ve heard of Patria before and was excited to try it out! They serve Spanish tapas in a stylish interior hidden … Continue reading →

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Japanese Lunch Buffet at Yang’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant in Markham

Posted on October 19, 2017 by stenoodie

October 2, 2017: I have been to Yang’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant (大禾曰本料理) (also known as Yang’s Kitchen or Yang’s Kitchen & Sushi Bar) many times for dinner and lunch. This was my second time having their lunch buffet. Yang’s … Continue reading →

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Pre-Set Group Dinner at Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant in Toronto

Posted on October 18, 2017 by stenoodie

September 30, 2017: After the conclusion of the CSRAO Annual Convention 2017, we set off and walked to Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant located in Chinatown, Toronto at Dundas and Centre Street (close to St. Patrick subway station) for dinner. I’ve heard … Continue reading →