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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Birthday for Love Ones

Although you are in heaven we still celebrate your birthday because we wish you are here on this special day. Yesterday it was my Lola’s birthday she would have been one hundred plus years old. We would always cook pancit to feed everyone in the house. To us even if she is not with us in our spirit and memories remain with us. There are some people who celebrate their love ones when they have already left us. We set a prayer gather with family and friends. We light up a candle to enlighten their spirits to wish them a happy birthday. We visit their grave site and bring food and flowers to have a picnic and talk to them with our family and friends. This way even if they are not next to us we still get to spend time with each other. This is how we show how much we love and gratitude our loves ones mean to us.

Hapag Vicentico's Restaurant in Cabantuan City, Philippines

Hanap Vicentico’s is a family owned restaurant in which my mom loves to eat with her best friends she grew up from high school and college friends.  She brings her family who come to visit their hometown to reminisces about their childhood life when they we're very young. Everyone in the Philippines love eating Filipino food especially if it is cooked by someone else. Here is more information on Hanap Vicentico's on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/krispykarekare/   I was able to meet the daughter of the owner who is currently running the family restaurant. You may view the video of the restaurant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y59r_Y5zs0M Menu: Buko with Caramel Shake Pancit with Puto and calamansi Sinigang (tamarind soup) Salmon Belly Crispy Pata (Fried pig trotters or knuckles) Dipping sauce of crispy pata (made of soy vinegar onion and hot chili pepper) Filipino Dessert: Karioka