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Small space, big problem: Mom Violy’s search for a compact shoe rack stool cabinet led to a clever find that saves room and time.

Mom Violy forwards a picture she saw online to Carmina a shoe rack stool cabinet . Carmina sent to Mom Violy found they have the one she was looking for at  INSLIFE  Online Shopee Philippines for 878.00 pesos ($14.88) not including shipping and handling. Carmina asked Mom Violy what color she would like for the cushion choice was white, grey and brown. There was also a choice of measurements sending it to Mom Violy decided to see which one she prefers for her home. Carmina had ordered it the next day it had arrived asking for cash on delivery the service is very fast. Only problem is that there were no instructions in the box Carmina had message the seller how will she assemble all the pieces on the shoe rack. I just looked at the photo that was from the seller going based how to assemble everything together counting all the pieces to make sure it was complete. The seller sent me the video when almost completely done when check there was no holes on the cushion since the scre...

Escabeche (Sweet & Sour Fish) Recipe

For our second day of our new year Manang V decided to cook escabeche which sometimes is called sweet and sour fish. You can use any type of fish it can be with a bone or fillet whichever is available in your area. Escabeche is a colorful dish which represent what day it is Manang V's birthday a celebration of desire to cook something new for our meal. Escabeche Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Fresh Fish (clean inside and outside) Salt  1 Bell pepper (slice thinly into strips) 1/4 Cup - Vinegar 1 - Carrot (peel and slice thinly) 1/4 Cup - Ginger (peel and slice thinly) 1 - Onion (peel and slice thinly) 4 - Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 - Tbsp. - Ketchup 1 - Tbsp. - Cornstarch (dissolve in 1/2 cup water) Preparing the Fish: Season the fish with salt inside and outside set aside Cooking Instructions: In a pan while hot add small amount cooking oil fry fish cook both sides place on a rack to strain the oil on the fish and set aside. In a separate pan add small amount cooking oil when hot add garli...

Chinese Clear Soup Recipe

  Due to the weather being gloomy the best time to eat soup is during the time when it is cold, rainy and not in the mood to go outside to keep warm. From our leftover tofu Manang V decided to make it into a Chinese clear soup giving you how to make it in your location. Chinese Clear Soup Ingredients: 1/4 Cup - Ground Pork (cut thin stripes) 2 Slices Fresh Ginger (slice thinly) 1 - Onion (chopped) 1 Tsp. - Soy Sauce 1/2 Tsp. - Patis (fish sauce) 1/2 Tsp. - Sesame oil 4 Pieces - Spinach leaves  1/2 Cup - Tofu (slice to cubes) 6 Cup - Water Optional add any noodles to the soup Cooking Instruction: In a pot add sesame oil while hot add onion, ginger sauté and add ground pork. Add six cups of water boil for ten minutes add soy sauce, patis, spinach leaves and tofu.  Add noodles of your choice (optional) Cook for 5 minutes ready to serve in a serving bowl. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your supp...