Facial Sheet Mask Review: Mentholatum Botanics – French Calendula Soothing Mask

I was looking forward to trying this floral mask that looked very nature-inspired and organic.  However, after I finished cleansing my face and was about to open the package to put on the facial mask, I was reading the contents of the package and was very disappointed and confused to find that there were barely any!

This Mentholatum Botanics branded sheet mask was Continue reading

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Le Chic Shack in Quebec City

After a fun but wintry toboggan ride, we were ready for something warm to line our stomachs!  We had passed by Le Chic Shack (15 Fort St, Quebec City) the other day, which had a long line-up of customers.  We were curious about this restaurant and after Googling it, found out that they were a burgers and poutine joint.  We were ready for a quick casual meal so walked three minutes from Continue reading

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Winter Toboggan Slide Au 1884 in Quebec City

Whether it’s your first time to Quebec City or you’re a regular to this French province, there’s a small tourist attraction that you absolutely have to visit.  The Au 1884 toboggan slide is fit for the young and old and Continue reading

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Qi Wei Ji Bao – Chicken Hot Pot Restaurant (defunct)

Qi Wei Ji Bao interior

Qi Wei Ji Bao located at 398 Ferrier St, Unit 60 in Markham

The name of this restaurant is 奇味鸡煲 in Chinese and is phonetically translated as “Qi Wei Ji Bao” in Mandarin.  It’s located inside of New Century Plaza (398 Ferrier St, Unit 60) on a side street near Steeles Avenue and Warden Avenue in Markham.  Continue reading

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Mango Like Dessert (located inside of Udon Kitanoya)

Mango Like Dessert macarons

Mango Like Dessert located at 513B Bloor St W (inside of Udon Kitanoya)

Inside of Udon Kitanoya (513B Bloor St W), there is a dessert shop too.  Thus, there’s actually two restaurants under one roof.  Mango Like Dessert serves mango-focused desserts and Asian desserts.

During the tasting event of the Japanese udon house, we were also given select desserts from Mango Like Dessert to try. Continue reading

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New cocktail menu at Udon Kitanoya

meal at Udon Kitanoya

Udon Kitanoya is located at 513 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Here’s to the first tasting event of 2020!  Thanks to Devon Dine, we were able to try out the new cocktails menu at Udon Kitanoya.  This Japanese restaurant opened in the summer of 2019 but recently acquired their alcohol licence.

Udon Kitanoya is located at 513 Bloor Street West (the Annex) in downtown Toronto next to Crafty Coyote and nestled amongst other Japanese restaurants.  Udon Kitanoya serves Kansai-style Japanese udon (both chilled and in hot soup) and donburi Continue reading

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Don Vegan Restaurant in Quebec City

For dinner on our first night in Quebec City, we opted for a vegan meal.  I love the creativity that goes into making any recipe into a meat-free one and it’s always beneficial to include more vegetables in your diet!

Don Vegan Restaurant was one of the restaurants that popped up when we searched Google Maps for vegan restaurants in Quebec Continue reading

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Hotel Review: Hotel du Nord in Quebec City

Hôtel du Nord (640 Rue Saint-Vallier O, Québec) is a hotel located in the northwest part of Quebec (in terms of where Old Quebec is).  It’s a budget friendly hotel that provides all the simple essentials that you really need on a couple of days’ trip in this French province.

We stayed here for three nights and booked Continue reading

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