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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

Survey from Carmina Lifestyle for Engineer

Carmina wanted to do something different for a change and find out about other people lives and what job experience they had during the time they had graduated from college in the Philippines. To see where their life would take place in every real life experience from people surrounded us and sometimes we don't know exactly how our family and friends we're able to achieve those careers in their lifetime. SURVEY FROM CARMINA LIFESTYLE   1.     As a college student what was it like graduating and finding your first job? After 5 years of being a college student, it was exciting to finally graduate and look for a job.  However, I was worried it would be very difficult to find a job being a newly graduate engineer without any experience.  Usually, someone needs a sponsor to even be considered for a job. 2.     How did you decide upon getting a job? I decided to apply for a job when I learned that this company has an ongoing hiring program whereby it hires every year as trainee the

Kalabasa Okoy

  Carmina was craving for ukoy to eat for her lunch since Manang V wasn't in the mood to cook she decided to order in a new place. Auntie's Bakery Restaurant in Markina not only has Filipino dishes as well a variety of food listed in their menu. I was only eyeing for some Filipino ukoy is what was only in my mind when I had place my order through Grab application sold for PHP 275.00 ($5.50) in their menu it is called Kalabasa (squash) Okoy (5 pieces). I was surprise how it look when it had arrived at my home in a box with vinegar in a plastic bag. After I had remove it from the box I have never seen anything this big before in my life and it tasted really delicious. I couldn't even finish everything eating it with anything else just the vinegar provided to dip with it. To me I got full eating two pieces of Kalabasa Okoy and the rest will be safe up for my next meal for the day. It is crispy when you receive it and very appetizing something to look forward too when I crave i

Taco Bell Smothered Burrito in the Philippines

Every snack we tend to place an order online when someone a family member is craving for some food. I grew up eating Mexican food when I was in high school. Long time ago I had a Mexican friend and her parents owned and franchise their family business. Every lunch time my friends would eat a free meal of enchilada which made me remind me of Taco Bell Smothered Burrito only difference there is no tomato sauce from what I use to eat back home. After slicing in the middle how it look in the inside for PHP 250.00 ($3.00). Although the flavoring is the same and a bit spicy inside the meat which was fine with me something I can eat when I crave for my enchilada to bring back high school memories with my friends back home in California. My family member wanted some Nacho Bell Grande without any beans PHP 189.00 ($94.50) not including handling and tip to the rider order place through Grab application. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Taco Bell just a place where I order my Mexic

Seaking Bangus Belly

My mom had requested me to order her Seaking Bangus Belly Fish that is frozen just need to add seasoning of your choice before you plan to fly in cooking oil. It is best to thaw it out before you decide to have it cooked for your upcoming meal. I suggest once you have receive it remove from the packages, season with salt and black pepper or any seasoning you prefer place it in a zip lock to place it in your freezer when not planning to eat prevent to get spoiled. My mom wanted to stock up on her fish due it is lent season she wanted to make sure she has a lot in her home each packages of Seaking Bangus Belly is PHP 201.00 ($4.02) not including handling and tip to the rider. I had purchase it through Grab Mart from Robinson Super Market Magnolia Branch. To find out what other fish you may purchase from  https://www.seaking.com.ph/marinated  click at their website. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising Seaking Bangus Belly and Robinson Super Market Magnolia just a place I do my gro

Yellow Mustard

In our home we've been making sandwiches when you feel like eating a late snack toward the end of the day. You have a family member looking for some French Classic Yellow Mustard made in USA to put in their sandwich. Even if you have told yourself you don't want to go shopping anymore you cannot refuse yourself. You end up checking what else  VIPBUYER  Lazada Online Shop Philippines is selling to combine your order all together. French Classic Yellow Mustard made in USA PHP 259.00 ($5.18) 850 grams not including shipping and handling. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for French Classic Yellow Mustard made in USA and VIPBUYER   Lazada Online Shop Philippines just something the family member asked me to purchase. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Golden Valley Maraschino Cherry Stem

  Maraschino Cherry remind me when I was a kid eating in a adult party held in a restaurant with my parents. My parents often order cocktail drinks. My dad only allowed me to only eat the Maraschino Cherry that was floating in the cocktail drink. When I grew up a bit older my dad only made me drink Shirley Temple knowing it was virgin without any alcohol inside growing up drinking it to adult parties of my parents made me look for Maraschino Cherry to bring back my memories. I was able to find Golden Valley Maraschino Cherry Stem from  VIPBUYER  Lazada Online Shop Philippines for PHP 149.00 ($2.98) 8 oz. not including shipping and handling. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Golden Valley Maraschino Cherry Stem and VIPBUYER Lazada Online Shop Philippines just something I wanted to eat again. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Jorizza Jelly Snack Assorted Flavors made in Thailand

Carmina has place herself on a diet and when you crave for sweets there is always an alternative. I love to eat fruits but sometimes it is not available especially you are in complete lockdown in the Philippines. Whatever is available in the online grocery store you end up trying something new to make your cravings go a way. I didn't realize Jorizza Jelly Snack Assorted Flavors was made in Thailand after receiving in my home and removing it from the container there are small spoons provided in the bottom of the plastic container for PHP 87.00 ($1.74) 83 grams. I had made my purchase from Metro Mart application to shop in Landmark Trinoma Branch not including fees and handling to your home. Ready to eat Jorizza Jelly Snack Assorted Flavors Made in Thailand has nata de coco inside jelly made of coconut something to eat when you feel like eating a snack during the day. Note: Carmina is not selling and advertising for Jorizza Jelly Snack Assorted Flavors made in Thailand and LandmarkTr

Colman's Tartare Sauce Crafted in Britain

  My mom has been craving for tartare sauce for a very long time. I had been looking for it and everyday I would receive an notification telling me on my phone. Lazada is celebrating their birthday and they have a big sale. My mom has been reminding me to look for her tartare sauce every time I talk to her over the phone.  I decided upon searching in Lazada to see if I can finally find what my mom was looking for to remove one food off from her grocery list I found my mom's Coleman's Tartare Sauce Crafted in Britain at  VIPBUYER  Lazada Online Shop Philippines for PHP 149.00 ($2.98) not including shipping and handling. My mom feel like eating fish she can now add her tartare sauce to her meal. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Colman's Tartare Sauce Crafted in Britain and VIPBUYER Lazada Online Shop Philippines just a place to purchase my mom's craving. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.