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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

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. ...