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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

Being Creative is Not Just for Real Flowers Can Also Be for Silk Floral Arrangements

Everyone goes being creative when they want to find something to do at home I sometimes come across being creative as well I personally make silk flower arrangements and order them online for my supplies this way I can also give it away as a Birthday, Wedding Anniversary or Christmas gifts to let my family and friends know it was personally made by me. These are the floral arrangements I have made in the past here in the Philippines to give you an ideal what kind of talent I also have to share you my own ideals I came across from on my own. In real life flowers comes in a pot when we plant it so I came across using a glass pot filled it with rocks I had in my room when I use to make gel candle on my own and came across using my old supplies to use them for my floral arrangement with ceramic pastel flowers to decorate my wooden fence I had ordered online. I had someone who had requested small floral arrangements to put in their room or bathroom these are the kind of floral arrangements

Thinking Ahead it is Christmas in September

It’s Christmas in September! We are staying home the only thing that comes in mind is the Christmas Holiday that is coming as we start preparing ahead to think what we can give to our family and friends we start listing down a list of items that we can start buying for them online. Everyone wants to feel they have accomplished something ahead of time and I am one of the type of person who things ahead. I had started ordering Christmas wrapper online because if you buy months ahead of the Christmas holiday you can buy it in an inexpensive price. Buying items by the dozen you save your cost when you live in the Philippines you will realize everyone wants the same item you plan to give a family member there is no more complaining because everyone has the same item. I live in a household where everyone wants the same item given to each family member I always give something that is both for unisex this way no one complains why their gift is better than the others and everyone becomes unifie

Beach Bun Burgers in the Philippines

  Today I was craving for a hamburger just like in California where I grew up and came across a new hamburger place I haven't seen in Grab Food before it made me look more into their menu what caught my eye was the Cali Burger that comes with all beef burger, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and secret sauce. This burger sounds just like the same ingredients you would normally order in California a place I miss so much but when you are home sick and crave for the same taste you end up trying a new restaurant to fulfill your craving.   Double Cali Burger with salt & pepper fries BBQ Bacon Burger with additional patty and cheese with salt & pepper fries Hot Surfin' Bird with Beach Bun Fries comes with chopped grilled onions, cheese sauce and secret sauce to me it taste like a bake potato something I love to eat. Highlight of  Beach Bun Burgers  is the tastes brings back what I have imagine highly recommend it gave back memories in something I was l

Beef Salpicao Recipe

Today our menu is beef salpicao and Manang V wanted to make sure it tastes how it is supposed to be I am her tester when it comes to her home cooked meals. This way we are both helping each other before it gets sent out to our family living somewhere else. Beef Salpicao Recipe Ingredients: 1 Kilo - Beef  tenderloin  (cubed) 1 Tsp - Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. - Butter 3 - Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 - Onion (chopped) 2 Tbsp. - Olive oil 2 Tsp - Oyster Sauce 1 Tsp - Ground Black Pepper to taste Marinate Procedure: In a bowl combine  Worcestershire  sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, black pepper with beef tenderloin marinate for one hour place in the refrigerator. Cooking Instructions: In a pot add olive oil, butter when hot add onion with marinated include the sauce cook until meat is tender and ready to serve when hot in a serving plate. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.