Tag Archives: summer

First Time Stand-Up Paddle Boarding!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by stenoodie

The other day, I posted a picture for the Weekly Photo Challenge about my experience doing stand-up paddle boarding but I haven’t blogged about it yet. Now that I’m done my detox and back to my regular “schedule” of blogging … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged balance, beginner, first time experience, fun, outdoor, stand up paddle boarding, summer, Toronto, Toronto adventures, water, water sports | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Adventure!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by stenoodie

The example picture for this week’s photo challenge of Adventure! shows two people partaking in stand up paddling. I actually did that this past weekend too! However, I don’t want to show that picture although it was a heck of … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged adventure, fun, outdoor, postaday, summer, treetop trekking, weekly photo challenge | 15 Comments

Matsuri Japanese Festival 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by stenoodie

My friends and I took a quick peek at the 2nd annual Toronto Japanese Summer Festival, Matsuri, that was happening downtown on the summery day of July 27. The weather was really nice with a slight breeze and very, very … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, New Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014, 2nd annual Toronto Japanese Summer Festival, downtown, Dundas, Dundas Square, Festival, food vendors, free entrance, friends, fun, Japanese, Matsuri, outdoor, summer, things to do, Toronto, Yonge | 2 Comments

Ice Cream at Marble Slab Creamery!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been to Marble Slab Creamery twice before but this is my first blog post about it. 😀 Marble Slab is an ice creamery on Yonge near Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. They feature many many flavours of ice cream with … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @MarbleSlab, @MarbleSlabCan, Cookies 'N' Cream, Dessert, downtown, Dundas, food blog, foodie, ice cream, ice creamery, Marble Slab, Marble Slab Creamery, review, summer, Toronto, Yonge | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Textures

Posted on August 11, 2014 by stenoodie

This picture is one that I took recently at Wasaga Beach. It was my first time there and I definitely had to stick my feet in the water to see what it was like. It was neat to see that … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, Canada, clear water, Ontario, postaday, sand, summer, texture, Wasaga Beach, water, waves, weekly photo challenge | Leave a comment

The Pottery Restaurant

Posted on August 3, 2014 by stenoodie

I originally wasn’t planning to blog about this restaurant since we didn’t really dine in at The Pottery Restaurant, but their take-out service was so exceptional that I really wanted to highlight them. An hour before we were to depart … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged accommodating, Blue Mountain, Caesar wrap, chicken & smoked bacon Caesar wrap, excellent service, food blog, foodie, fries, restaurant review, retreat, summer, take-out, The Pottery Restaurant, travel | 4 Comments

Mile High Poutine at the Blue Mountain Village!

Posted on August 1, 2014 by stenoodie

Due to the brief interruption of rain, thunder, and lightning just as we were strapped into our treetop trekking gear at our Blue Mountain summer getaway, we weren’t able to go on the Timber Challenge High Ropes course for another 30 … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @MileHighPoutine, Blue Mountain Village, food blog, foodie, fun, Mile High Poutine, Nacho Libre, Philly Cheese Steak, poutine, relaxing, retreat, review, summer, travel, weekend | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrasts

Posted on June 27, 2014 by stenoodie

Contrasts: The difference between a light and dark place, the difference between a peaceful and noisy place = the Bird’s Nest in Beijing, China currently. After the 2008 Summer Olympics were full of activity, noise, and cause for celebration, it now … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 2008, Beijing, Bird's Nest, China, contrasts, empty, Olympics, postaday, summer, tourists, travelling, weekly photo challenge | 11 Comments

CraveTO Food Festival 2014 — Ignite your Senses

Posted on June 3, 2014 by stenoodie

This past weekend’s CraveTO — Ignite your Senses food festival was more amazing than I expected. This is my now fourth time attending an outdoor food festival and it could not have happened in better weather and food selections.

Posted in Food | Tagged #CravePatioSeason, @CraveTO, @mangopinton, @TheSassyLamb, @thesaucypierogi, Alberts Jamaican Food, arepas, Beer, drinks, food festival, food trucks, Ignite your Senses, Jamaican beer, mac & cheese balls, Mango Pinton, outdoor, Oyster Boy, patio season, Pizzeria Libretto, St. Clair West, summer, Sweet Sammies, The Food Dudes, The Sassy Lamb, Tocino Boys, Wychwood Barns | 3 Comments

Amazing last weekend of May 2014!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by stenoodie

I’m not sure how many of you know, but I currently have a huge backlog of blog posts to publish (I’m talking about at least 14 posts in the works). This is a good thing! It’s good stress! I like … Continue reading →