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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

Filipino Menudo Recipe with Secret Ingredient

In our home we serve Filipino menudo every other week for our family and employees in the house. If, you are a meat lover this dish is for you and I will give you a secret ingredient that are cook adds to this dish. Filipino Menudo Recipe Ingredients : 1 Kilo Kasim (part of the pig) cut in 1/2 cubes 1 Kilo Pork Liver 2 - Pieces Potatoes (peel and chopped into cubes 2 - Pieces Carrots (peel and chopped into cubes 4 - Red Bell Pepper (cut into strips) 1 - Large Del Monte Tomato Sauce 2 - Tbsp. Eden Cheese  1 - Onion (chopped) 4 - Cloves of Garlic (mined) Knorr Pork cubes  Potato and Carrot Step 1 : Sauté garlic and onion with little amount of cooking oil Add pork cubes Add meat and liver Add tomato sauce Add potatoes and carrots Wait till meat and vegetables are fully cook Add shredded Eden cheese Tip : Secret Ingredient : Why do you we add cheese to the menudo? It adds more flavoring and makes it thicker on the texture of the sauce....

Home Service Air Conditioner in the Philippines

Summer is almost coming in the Philippines and better start preparing our home for the coming heat.  How do we prepare our home for the coming month of March when it starts getting really hot? In our home we always have home service cleaning on our air conditioner in each room. How many times are you required to have your air conditioner cleaned? Every six months your air conditioner has service for cleaning. How much does it cost to have home service cleaning for your air conditioner? Rates on air conditioner cleaning depend on the size start from: PHP 500.00 ($10.00) PHP 750.00 ($15.00) PHP 1000.00 ($20.00) PHP 1,500.00 ($30.00) How long does each air conditioner to have its cleaning? It takes one hour per air conditioner to have its cleaning in your home. Prices are subject to change all depends who you plan to hire for your service on your air conditioner.

Lactose Intolerance Bacon and Spinach Carbonara Recipe

My son is lactose intolerance and he can’t eat too many dairy products he prefers to eat this when he has school during the week. I had played with this recipe to remove the milk and butter from my Bacon Carbonara Recipe to see what the taste would be. The outcome it is less milky and the chicken broth adds the flavor to the pasta. It is a lighter version. Lactose Intolerance Bacon and Spinach Carbonara Recipe: Ingredients : 1-Kilo Bacon (fry and cut into small pieces) – any meat 2- Nestle Cream (small boxes) 2- Cup Water 2- Knorr chicken cubes (any flavor) 2 – Boxes 500 grams of pasta noodle of your choice 1 - Cup Fresh Spinach  Step 1 : Cook the pasta by following instructions on the box Strain and transfer back in the pot Set aside Step 2 : Fry bacon without any oil on a non stick frying pan Bacon will make it's own oil from the fat Strain and cut into small pieces by using kitchen scissors Add to the pasta  Step 3 : In a s...

No Bake Stuffed Cannelloni with Spinach and Broccoli Recipe

No Bake Stuffed Cannelloni with Spinach and Broccoli Recipe : Ingredients : 1 - Ricotta Parmesan Cheese Fresh Spinach (use only leaves no stem) Fresh Broccoli (use only heads no stems) 1/2 Kilo - Ground Meat (any kind) 2 - Cloves of Garlic (mined) 1 - Small Onion (chopped) Salt Black Pepper Food Processor or Blender Piping bag Red Sauce Recipe : Ingredients : 2- Bottles Barillo Basilico 100% Italian Tomato 1 - Bottle Tomato & Mascarpone Pasta Sauce   Step 1 : Cook the ground meat with little amount of water Strain and add little amount of cooking oil Add onion, garlic and ground meat Add one bottle of Barilla Basilico 2 Tbs - Tomato & Mascarpone Pasta Sauce Season with salt and black pepper Set aside in a big bowl Step 2 : Remove all steams from broccoli and spinach Place in a separate bowl Step 3 : Steam both broccoli half cook in separate pot Strain Step 4: Place broccoli in food processor or blend...