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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Pho Time Authentic Vietnamese Eatery

Posted on May 27, 2020 by stenoodie

Pho Time Authentic Vietnamese Eatery takeout

Takeout from Pho Time Authentic Vietnamese Eatery

This is not good. We are ordering too much takeout during this pandemic! Despite being so obedient the first month and eating exclusively home-cooked food to avoid interacting too much with the outside world, ever since we broke the seal on Easter long weekend with our first takeout meal, we’ve been going out to buy takeout more and more often.

Anyway, Pho Time Authentic Vietnamese Eatery (9255 Woodbine Ave, Unit 7A) is a brand new Vietnamese restaurant that Continue reading →

Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: The Owl of Minerva (Richmond Hill)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by stenoodie

The Owl of Minerva (Richmond Hill) takeout

Takeout from The Owl of Minerva (Richmond Hill)

We ordered takeout from The Owl of Minvera this past weekend from their Richmond Hill location. I’ve been to this popular Korean restaurant before at their other outposts: downtown, Markham (First Markham Place) and also Markham (Steeles and Silver Star). I hadn’t dined in before at Continue reading →

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Top Gun Burgers (Richmond Hill)

Posted on May 25, 2020 by stenoodie

Takeout from Top Gun Burgers Richmond Hill

This past weekend, we tried out Top Gun Burgers for the very first time. This is a restaurant franchise that has locations all over the Greater Toronto Area for gourmet burgers. They also serve fries, steak sandwiches, milkshakes, and various Continue reading →

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Pandemic 2020 Workouts: Pop Zumba with Emily from Elle Fitness

Posted on May 24, 2020 by stenoodie

Pop Zumba with Emily of Elle Fitness in Toronto

Quick screenshot that I got on my phone while we were in between songs

I am so glad that years ago after attending classes at Flirty Girl Fitness, I stayed subscribed to their e-mail list. They changed over into Elle Fitness years later (I still have one class left to attend on my punch card actually), but I never went back for more classes at the new fitness studio.

I went through some of the e-mails in my inbox this weekend and discovered that Elle Fitness has Continue reading →

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Gal’s Sushi in Markham

Posted on May 23, 2020 by stenoodie

Gal’s Sushi takeout

After a fruitful hour-long walk on a gorgeous spring day at Rouge Valley Park last weekend, it was finally time for some takeout sushi. Gal’s Sushi in Markham (3621 Hwy 7 East, Unit 106) was on the way home which made it the perfect spot to grab some old favourites. Gal’s Sushi has long been a reliable Continue reading →

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Sam’s Congee Delight

Posted on May 22, 2020 by stenoodie

Sam’s Congee Delight takeout

I’ve blogged about this restaurant before, but to give to him a shoutout again and to reflect one of the restaurants that we bought takeout from during the pandemic, here it is. Sam’s Congee Delight (7354 Woodbine Ave., Markham) is one of my favourite restaurants because of the affordability of food, great taste, and comfort food level. I have been here so many times since they relocated from the Market Village location two years ago with Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: AHC Derma Aesthetic Bright Toning Mask

Posted on May 21, 2020 by stenoodie

AHC Derma Aesthetic Bright Toning Mask

The way this AHC Derma Aesthetic Bright Toning Mask packaging is designed is unique and looks like a “medical” grade product. It’s a clean design with the name of the facial mask clearly displayed in block letters on the front. The photo looks like an actual prescription that you get from the doctor’s with even the “PX” and a doctor’s “signature” for effect. In this case, it’s Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: New England Fish Chowder

Posted on May 19, 2020 by stenoodie

New England Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Toasties

This was my first time making fish chowder at home. I was quite intrigued to try this New England Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Toasties when I saw it as one of the choices for the Chefs Plate meal selection for the week of May 11. This recipe called for 35 minutes of prep and other than Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: BCL Momo Puri Jelly Mask – Peach Ceramide Water and Lactobacillus Blend

Posted on May 18, 2020 by stenoodie

BCL Momo Puri Jelly Mask

This Japanese sheet mask smelled SO fragrant! It’s definitely the thing I noticed first when I pulled it out from the pouch. BCL Momo Puri Jelly Mask is yet another Japanese mask I picked up while at the HK Airport before boarding. The slim box package only contains four sheet masks (making this a very luxurious one). It’s a jelly mask, something I don’t think I have tried before. It has “peach ceramide water and Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta

Posted on May 17, 2020 by stenoodie

Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta with basil marinara sauce

I was really looking forward to creating and tasting this dish! I enjoy hearty meatballs and cheese and especially polenta. I remember making polenta as part of another Chefs Plate recipe in the past. I was excited to see what this Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta with basil marinara sauce dish would be like.

As always, Continue reading →