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Dive into a seafood spectacle — see the lobster up close and celebrate James & Carmina’s birthdays at Fresh International, Solaire Resort.

While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort  website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...

Filipino Banana Blossom Recipe


Filipino Banana Blossom Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 2 to 3 cups - Banana Blossoms
  • 1 Tbsp - Garlic (minced)
  • 6 Tbsp - Vinegar
  • 1 - Onion (sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp - Patis (fish sauce)
  • ¼ Tsp - Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Knorr Cube Vegetable
  • 3/4 Cup Water
Cooking Instructions:

Step 1:
  • Chop banana blossom and soak it for 15 to 20 minutes in a bowl.
  • Place the banana blossom in a colander to strain off the water.
  • Set aside
Step 2:
  • Use a pan and put small amount of cooking oil.
  • Add garlic and onion to sauté
  • Add banana blossom 
  • Add patis, Knor cube vegetable with 3/4 water
  • Add vinegar 
  • Cook for 15 minutes
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