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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

BOGO Ham & Cheese Croissant Café France in the Philippines

Originally I didn't order the ham and cheese croissants that were on sale the sales person at Cafe France had informed me that the chicken pastel pie wasn't available if there was a substitution from my order. The sales person informed me she had a promotional going on for ham and cheese croissant. I said sure why not and asked how many sets I wanted to order during my transaction over the phone. I felt like eating something for a change to eat some sandwiches and came upon ordering from Cafe France. I wanted to try French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich for PHP 285.00 ($5.70) the bread is ciabatta not the type of bread they use back home in California.  Family member wanted to try their CF Premiere Clubhouse for  everything is inside choice of single PHP 165.00 ($3.30) or whole PHP 275.00 ($5.50) price difference in Cafe France. I wanted to add soup with my meal and added my favorite Pumpkin Soup PHP 120.00 ($2.40). My favorite from Cafe France is their potato & bacon salad canno...

Alba Restaurante Espanol

  My mom is having her own festival in her home. My mom was craving for Paella Valenciana that is rice cooked with chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables. My mom use to eat Alba Restaurante Espanol Mediterranean with her relatives years ago. My mom had missed her Paella Valenciana for PHP 580.00 ($11.16) and requested Carmina to order it through Grab Food being delivered to her home. Paella Valenciana had arrived in a box shown in the picture. For your reference you may refer to their website of  Alba Restaurante Espanol Philippines  to see what you can order from their menu. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Alba Restaurante Espanol just a place my mom wanted to eat her Paella Valenciana. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.