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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
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Giligan's

Years ago Carmina and her mom use to go shopping every once a week to their bonding the only hobby her mom love to do. Carmina's mom would crave for inexpensive Filipino dishes we would stop by during our lunch at Giligan's Restaurant. Each every time we ate there the employees would know who we are and what my mom would always order. Carmina would always order pork barbecue in a stick of two pieces with rice. Carmina's mom would always purchase other food to be taken out bringing her own plastic container for food to be consumed at home. Carmina felt like ordering at Giligan's Restaurant to try out what she miss the most is their Pork BBQ for PHP 114.00 ($2.28) and Pinakbet PHP 180.00 ($3.60). Pork BBQ There is suppose to be three pieces Pork BBQ one is missing not sure what happen to it. It is no big deal everyone makes a mistake no one is perfect. Pinakbet Pinakbet is mixed vegetables it has eggplant, squash, okra, string beans, pork fat, onion, ampalaya (bitter melo...
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Deli German Franks and Tender Juicy Hotdog

In the Philippines, we have a wide variety of sausages and hotdogs to suit any craving. We can enjoy them the American way in a hotdog bun or go the Filipino route by pairing them with pandesal or rice.  Hotdogs are also a staple ingredient in Filipino dishes like spaghetti, chicken pastel, and sopas, adding more flavor beyond just the usual way of eating them.  In our household, we love Purefoods products, especially the Purefoods German Franks priced at PHP 190.00 ($3.80) for 500g. Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog Jumbo PHP 186.00 ($3.72) 1 kilo Carmina restocked her home with food due to the extension of our lockdown until May 15, as rules prohibit going out during the pandemic. Life in the Philippines has been progressing slowly, but we’ve grown accustomed to staying home. For us, it doesn’t matter where we are as long as we have food to eat daily, something we are thankful for and feel blessed to have, even before COVID-19. Purefoods Deli German Franks and Tender Juicy Hotdo...
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Smoked Sausage Bratwurst

Carmina wanted to make a hotdog sandwich at home rather than keep buying food from the outside. Normally some people eat rice with their sausage, but Carmina prefer to eat it alone or in a hotdog bun. No matter what Carmina was happy to be able to eat Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Bratwurst that is made in the United States unable to travel at least she can still eat it local in the Philippines. Carmina was able to find her Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Bratwurst at Metro Mart application shopping at Shopwise Philippines for PHP 325.00 ($6.50) six pieces in one package t o find out where you can purchase your  Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Bratwurst click at the link given. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Bratwurst made in the USA just miss eating sausage from my hometown. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.  
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Sweet Potato Chips

Even though Carmina cannot go to Hawaii with her mom as planned she can still be able to find something that came from there. Anything is possible when you are shopping online at Metro Mart application doing your two weeks grocery shopping for yourself and your mom. You end up checking at Shopwise Philippines to see what new items are available during the time you decide to shop online finding out there is a new Wai Lana Sweet Potato Chips made in Honolulu, Hawaii that is either potato chips or sweet potato. The favorite of mine is always being able to try sweet potato chips made by other brands of chips anywhere in which country you end up purchasing from and ordering. You tend to explore on food not on travel mode during our pandemic. Sample how the Wai Lana Sweet Potato Chips made in Honolulu, Hawaii Barbecue Flavor for PHP 150.00 ($3.00) each bag 3.5 oz. Carmina is happy that she can eat something from Honolulu, Hawaii and don't have to leave your home. For those who would...
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Limited Edition Del Monte Tropical Punch

Carmina wanted to try the Philippine version of the Limited Edition Del Monte Tropical Punch with pineapple, orange and banana. If you're a fan of pineapple you can really taste it with orange and banana having a tropical way in the Philippines. It is not too sweet to drink made with Stevia Extract.  Might as well try it before Del Monte Philippines runs out sold for PHP 75.00 ($1.50) 1 Liter at  Del Monte Philippines  Online Shop Shopee Philippines not including shipping and handling. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Limited Edition Del Monte Tropical Punch and Del Monte Philippines just wanted to try what it would taste like being made in the Philippines. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.
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New Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Cocktail Mandarin Orange and Langka (Jackfruit)

During spring and summer, we often enjoy picnics at the park or beach, sharing a relaxing meal with people we feel comfortable with. Even though Carmina cannot go out, she can still enjoy food at home that reminds her of the spring or summer outdoors. Carmina discovered New Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Cocktail Mandarin Orange and Langka (Jackfruit) on Shopee Philippines Online Shopping. Del Monte Philippines offered a bundle deal for PHP 119.00 ($2.38), including one Fiesta Fruit Cocktail Mandarin Orange and one Langka (Jackfruit). It's a great opportunity to try both, shipped and delivered to your doorstep (excluding shipping and handling). You can enjoy these on their own or prepare them the traditional Filipino way by making fruit salad or buko pandan, using my own recipes as a guide. https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2019/10/buko-pandan-and-fruit-cocktail-recipe.html NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.  ...
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Home of Seoul Chicken

  Carmina decided to eat Seoul Chicken with the family by ordering Grab Food at Kko Kko Home of Seoul Chicken trying something new. Everyone had their own separate order to try something new on their own, but of course while Carmina was taking a photo shoot on each dishes cooked by Kko Kko Home of Seoul Chicken she was able to take a bite to see what food tasted on her own. You become your own critic to review what food is cooked by someone else. Boneless Chicken with Rice PHP 198.00  Galbi Jjim PHP 258.00 ($5.16) it was sweet and a bit tough had to use a knife to slice it up. Beef Bulgogi with Rice PHP 198.00 ($3.96) it was just like eating beef ground beef not your Authentic Beef Bulgogi you normally eat it a Korean Restaurant. Korean Fried Chicken Garlic Parmesan Boneless PHP 498.00 ($9.96) the serving is big enough more than one person although one family member it was too salty for them couldn't enjoy it too many seasoning had over powered the fried chicken. Chi...
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Carmina's Review on Banh Mee Express

Carmina found a reasonable price of a Bahn Mi that can fill you up from the price you pay for one sandwich you can purchase a second one to try which one you like the best. You're choices are from Lemon Grass Chicken, Pork BBQ and Beef. Carmina is not really a beef person so she didn't to opt it and go toward the two remaining flavors with all the vegetables all in tack inside the Bahn Mi. Vietnamese sandwich has always been my favorite but I haven't found the right one that can say this is the one. In other Vietnamese sandwiches I've tried before the bread is either too hard to chew or the texture of the bread doesn't seem to be fit to make it into a Bahn Mee. Finally from soul searching Bahn Mee Express has solved my solution from what I wanted from a Vietnamese sandwich the bread is soft; meat is flavored that reaches your taste buds and all the vegetables inside can savory to be combined all together to make a delicious Bahn Mee. Lemon Grass Chicke...
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Carmina's Review on Tuk Tuk Grilled Chicken

Just the other day I was asking my best friend what meat she normally eats for her meal since she had place herself on a diet. My best friend said she normally eat chicken to combine with her vegetables on a daily basis. I felt I wanted to switch and try and eat grilled chicken but I didn't want to eat the same places I had ordered in the past. I went on my Grab Food on my phone application to search for grilled chicken and what I saw was Tuk Tuk Grilled Chicken saying it is Thai style. I figure I have never tried Thai version grilled chicken before and the price is reasonable it had arrive in a box with a plastic bag on the chicken be packed up arriving in your home. The King Solo grilled chicken wasn't sliced up you will need to do it on your own. I decided to try their pad Thai while there was a video clip on their site  Tuk Tuk Grilled Chicken  someone cooking it for PHP 295.00 ($5.90). The pad Thai is spicy need to watch out on the chili peppers that are sliced up mi...
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