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Protect yourself and your loved ones - get vaccinated!

Carmina went to do her two weeks grocery on March 25, 2025, at Landers Balintawak branch. Upon entering the store near the pharmacy there was a sign posted saying to register for vaccines that will be held on April 12, 2025. Carmina called up Becky asking if she is interested remembered to look out for the flu shot. Becky said yes and asked her to give me full name, birthdate and phone number contact information. Carmina also called up Mom Violy said alright and still faraway to decide.  Carmina felt Mom Violy should get the flu shot since we'll be traveling to California upcoming vacation. Two years ago, when we went to California got sick and that time it was covid season. I just wanted to protect myself even though hardly get sick in the Philippines. Two days before our flu vaccine received a SMS on our mobile phone number to confirm if we are going to get our flu shot. I had responded said yes. One day before I had message Becky if she had received her confirmation on her flu s...

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...