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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

Red Lobster Restaurant in the Philippines

Every time my mom visits California she loves eating at Red Lobster with her close friends. Now, we don't need to fly miles away to eat at Red Lobster. They have a branch in the Philippines located in Level 1, S Maison, MOA Complex.

Filipino Ukoy Recipe

I had a best friend of mine who was pregnant when I was living in California and she was craving for ukoy which are shrimp and vegetable fritters. Her husband was looking for a restaurant that sells it during the time she was craving for it. It just happen when she had craving for it. The restaurants we're closed. Her husband called, me up if I can cook his wife her ukoy. I couldn't say, no. This is a popular dish in the Philippines. It is also a favorite of mine. Ingredients: 1/2 cup medium shrimp - remove the head and shell 1 1/2 cup bean sprouts half of squash - peel skin from squash and grate 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup corn starch 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 2 egg well beaten Step 1: Combined all ingredient together mix well Step 2: Fry in frying pan with oil by using a half cup measuring cup and pour the ukoy batter Flip each side until cooked Best to put the ukoy on a strainer or pa...

3 Ways to Use Your Left Over Chicken

There are three ways to make something out of your left over chicken. The first option is making chicken spread out of your left over chicken: Ingredients: Shred the left over chicken by using your knife or hands Mayo (any brand) Black pepper (depend on your taste) Salt (depend on your taste) chopped onion (optional) Step 1: Add the shredded chicken, mayo, black pepper, salt and chopped onions together. Note: You will know how much mayo to put when all the ingredient will stick together. Better to you use less mayo. The mayo will over power the taste of the chicken. The second option is making potato salad out of your chicken and adding the chicken spread: Ingredients: Red potato (small size) (boiled) Step 1: You will boil the potato until cooked and sliced in the middle. Step 2: Mix together the boiled potato and chicken spread The third option is making macaroni salad with chicken spread: Ingredients : 1 smal...

Fried Rice Recipe

Fried rice is always a best food to feed your family when you have left over food in your home. I learn you can improvise by adding either canned salmon without bones or draining off the water from the can. Or use left over grilled chicken, or shrimp. You can actually use anything you desire. The main ingredient in the fried rice: 3 cups cooked Japanese rice (any type of rice) 1 canned corn (drain the water) 1/2 tsp crushed pepper 2 tsp cooking oil 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp chopped spring onions 400g thinly sliced sirloin beef Step 1 : You will pour the oil on the pan to cook the sirloin beef once cook. Set aside Step 2 : In another pot you will add the butter and have it melted. Add cooked Japanese rice, corn, black pepper, sirloin beef or your optional ingredient and mixed together, Add spring onions. Ready to eat! NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support. ...