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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

Metro Mart Application

The only possible way to help Manang V at the house is to purchase your groceries online. You don't need to bother anyone else in the household to do it for you. At night I would place my purchase online through Metro Mart Application by picking which groceries I would shop at by based on your needs you end up going to each possible grocery store that may have items you need. Sometimes there are stores that have limited stock and you end up checking another grocery store that may have your items available until you finalize your list. I would always ask Manang V what she needs in her kitchen in order to work together this way you can just pay in advance by what you have shop for and inform the head person in charge once your groceries have arrived at your home what expenses you have made. Everyone share a responsibility to work together in ways you find to resolve every solution with something new on your own. Next morning you wake up when you're items are not available in the

Pako Salad Recipe

  In the Philippines we use all sorts of vegetables to make into a salad pako in English is Fiddlehead Fern. You often see pako mixed with salted egg, tomato and onion with a homemade dressing. The best match with this salad is any fried fish of your choice. Pako Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 Kilo Fresh Pako leaves 1 - Red Onion (slice) 2 - Ripe Tomato (slice) 2 - Salted Egg (slice) Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 Cup - White Vinegar 1 Tsp - Black Pepper There are two ways to make your pako salad some people prefer it raw others want it cooked all depends on how you want to eat it. For us we prefer ours to be cooked before we eat our pako by doing this you just need to boil water add the pako leaves cook for a short time and strain the pako. Preparing the Pako Salad: Transfer the pako on a serving plate add onion, tomato and salted egg  Mix the dressing ingredient together Option you can pour the dressing or set aside until you plan to eat your pako salad I prefer to eat pako salad without a

Snacks from Serenitea

I was craving for corn on the cob when my friend had mentioned that they brought some from California. I wanted it to be different having it cooked with black pepper. I found mine at Serenitea for PHP 80.00 ($1.60) for three pieces. Of course I wanted to try other snacks that was provided in Serenitea was their Potato Rounds for PHP 80.00 ($1.60). I decided to try their Fries N' Dip for PHP 135.00 ($2.70). It was a big serving lots of seasoning with matching dip. I use the dip on my corn it tasted really delicious.  I was solved with my cravings and what we call it merienda (snack) time in the Philippines. I had ordered my food through Grab having it delivered by my home. Kindly click subscribe  Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share.

Frozen Master Siomai in the Philippines

We are use to going to the shopping mall in the Philippines, but due to the covid-19 there are certain age that are prohibit to go outside. Food you often eat outside in the food court or any food cart you see gives you a chance to order from Master Siomai. The family members usually order the pork and shrimp siomai or Japanese siomai.  In every situation we tend to find a way to eat the Master Siomai this time I was able to find it online from Lazada Online Shopping in the Philippines being delivered to your home. Master Siomai Frozen Pork and Shrimp Siomai forty pieces in one package PHP 350.00 ($7.00) including soy sauce and hot chili individual packs. Master Siomai Frozen Japanese Siomai forty pieces PHP 420.00 ($8.40) including individual packs of soy sauce and chili sauce. Free individual soy sauce and chili sauce I had no clue there would be an individual packs of chili sauce in each frozen siomai the price for the bottle is PHP 99.00 ($1.98) not including shipping and handling