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Go Girl Bootcamps

Posted on October 18, 2013 by stenoodie

I’ve been doing a lot more exercise lately, both to improve my own health and also because I’m finding out more and more fun ways to work out. I’ve still been going to my Zumba classes weekly (sometimes 2-3 times a week) just because it’s so darn fun. I know almost all the dance moves in the songs now compared to when I first started and was flailing around all over the place. Dancing to the beat of high energy songs is just way too much fun. Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged active, all girls, Fitness, Go Girl Bootcamps, Gym, Health, lifestyle, Markham, Physical exercise | 3 Comments

Japanese-style Pasta at Shiso Tree Cafe

Posted on October 17, 2013 by stenoodie

Close-up of the Okonomiyaki Fries

I’ve heard a lot about this place and have frequently seen my friends post up food pictures from Shiso Tree Cafe so I thought it was high time that I went to check it out as well. It is a small cafe located in Japantown in Markham. Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged al dente, food blog, foodie, Italian Japanese fusion, j-town cafe, Japanese cuisine, Japantown, Markham, Okonomiyaki Fries, pasta, restaurant review, Shiso, Shiso Tree Cafe, Steeles, Sukiyaki pasta, tiramisu | 5 Comments

Yummy Yummy at Fin Izakaya [Defunct]

Posted on October 16, 2013 by stenoodie

Pork Katsu at Fin Izakaya

Today, for the first time ever, I ate at a restaurant all by myself! Up until this point, I’ve always dined with at least one other person out in public and the thought of eating alone always made me a little uncomfortable. Today, circumstances allowed me to eat alone, and I actually really enjoyed it! I was so pleased with the me-time that I even splurged a bit while I was eating at Fin Izakaya. Haha, let me tell you what I ordered for one. 🙂 Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @FinIzakaya, black sesame ice cream, Fin Izakaya, food blog, foodie, Fried chicken, ice de macaron, izakaya, Japanese, Karaage, macaron, midtown, Pork Katsu Cutlets, restaurant review, tapas, Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton | 8 Comments

DiSCOVER. Trip to China. Day 10. July 25, 2013.

Posted on October 15, 2013 by stenoodie

Hello there..

I ate a scorpion today!!!!

Today we didn’t do too much; it was the only day where we had only one event in the itinerary. After a so-so breakfast (they had hot milk and sausages on a rolling grill), we went to the Lord Mengchang Mausoleum where it was so hot that even when we were standing there listening to the people talk, we were sweating. Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged China, Eating scorpions, hot, Lord Mengchang, Mo Zi Museum, Mon Sheong, Shandong, summer, tourist, travel, Trip to China 2013 | 18 Comments

DiSCOVER. Trip to China. Day 9. July 24, 2013.

Posted on October 14, 2013 by stenoodie

Daming Lake

Today we went to Daming Lake and Confucius’s mansion, temple, and cemetery. Daming Lake was nice and lunch was really good too since the presentation of the food looked really nice and there was a live performance too. The rest of the day was filled with incredible heat and humidity. I sweated through my 5-short… Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged 2013, China, Confucius, Daming Lake, hot, Mon Sheong, Qufu, stamp carvings, summer, tourist, travel, Trip to China | 16 Comments

Happy 100th Blog Post!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by stenoodie

I started blogging on a whim on March 21 of this year and holy mackerel, last night, I published my 100th post! Woohoo! Time flies and it’s been a good 7 months with weeks of travelling abroad, several new steno adventures, a sprinkle of musical outings, fun volunteer experiences, and of course, TONS of food posts! Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged 100th blog post, milestone, stenoodie, stenoodie celebration time | 2 Comments

My Favourite Chinese Dishes at Dong Kee Chinese Restaurant

Posted on October 13, 2013 by stenoodie

Dong Kee Chinese Restaurant in Scarborough.
Menu, restaurant signage, soup of the day that comes with every dinner order (usually pig intestine soup).

Dong Kee located in Scarborough is one of my favourite go-to Chinese restaurants to dine at. The food is good, the prices are cheap, and the portions aren’t big so that you can order more different dishes to share. It’s a straight-forward and typical Chinese restaurant so don’t expect fancy china or exceptional service. Continue reading →

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Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu — Korean Restaurant

Posted on October 11, 2013 by stenoodie

Combination Soon Tofu (with shrimp, mussel, and beef) & Hot Stone Pot Rice. $7.53.
Located at 5445 Yonge Street in Toronto

This is one of the busiest Korean restaurants in the Yonge-Finch area in Toronto. It’s essentially in Koreatown since most of the eateries and entertainment are Korean-owned. A group of us from the Mon Sheong group met up tonight to have dinner at Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu. Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 5445 Yonge Street, banchan, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, food blog, foodie, Korean cuisine, Korean side dishes, raw egg, restaurant review, soon tofu, Toronto, Yonge & Finch | 6 Comments

Protected: Excited and nervous!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by stenoodie

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Delicious Food at Bar Hop!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by stenoodie

Bar Hop on 391 King Street West

After another strenuous and sweaty Flirty Girl Fitness workout, Holly, Steph, and I headed to Bar Hop for some delicious sustenance. I hadn’t eaten very much all day long, so I was in the mood for lots of good food! We had eyed this bar for a while now, especially after having seen it with such great reviews on Urbanspoon. Continue reading →