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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

Desserts from Panda Express Philippines Mango Sago and Ube Pastillas

Those who are limited in eating a dessert will surely be reaching their goal when they try Mango Sago and Ube Pastillas from Panda Express. Carmina was able to try the Mango Sago and Ube Pastillas when Mom Violy decided to eat their main entrees. Mango Sago for PHP 119.00 ($2.38) Ube Pastillas for PHP 119.00 ($2.38) Over all the Mango Sago is not too sweet even if it kind of look the popular desserts made in the Philippines called Mango Graham Crackers. The Ube Pastillas was only a disappointment when you put the Mango Sago next to it being less amount inside the container.  Although it was the worth to try something new from their dessert menu you feel your eating the ube pastillas candy just a pudding version with graham crackers. To read what Carmina has ordered from Panda Express for their main meals is to click at the link given: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/11/panda-express-chinese-kitchen.html Otherwise you can click directly to their  Official Website  to see what is a

Budget Original Fried Chicken with Rice Meal from Family Mart Philippines

When you are in a budget toward the end of the month not receiving your upcoming pay check you come across you are running out of cash flow. No matter when you feel you want to get a bite to eat. You are craving for anything that is cooked with fried chicken. Did you know you can also get ready cooked meals from Family Mart? Carmina had ordered the following to feed someone at the house who wanted to try it. Original Chicky Pops with Rice PHP 85.00 ($1.70) with six pieces with gravy 2 Pieces Original Fried Chicken with Rice for PHP 139.00 ($2.78) with two pieces gravy Overall both people who had always loved to eat chicken said being a budget meal actually is flavorful and something to try in the future on their other meals offered at Family Mart. To find your branch for a  Family Mart Philippines  click at the link given. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Original Chicky Pops with Rice and 2 Pieces Original Fried Chicken with Rice from Family Mart Philippines. Subscribe

Roasted Chestnuts with Coconut Sugar and Cinnamon Spread Recipe

Mom Violy gave Carmina a bag of roasted chestnuts. Carmina felt if she will be the only to be eating it. There would be no way it can be consumed right away. Carmina decided to make it out of a spread how everyone use peanut butter, almond butter and cashew since we are using nuts. I figured it would be possible to do the same to a chestnut that has already been roasted for you. Roasted Chestnuts with Coconut Sugar and Cinnamon Spread Recipe Ingredients: Roasted Chestnuts (crack and remove from shell) 2 Tbsp. - Cinnamon Powder 1 - Tbsp. - Sea Salt 2 - Tbsp. - Coconut Sugar (any preferred sugar) 1 1/2 Cup - Water Food Processor Plastic Container Preparing: Place chestnuts half way of the food processor add the cinnamon powder, coconut sugar, sea salt by closing lid and turn on food processor. It is already blended add the remaining chestnuts and blend again add water to your food processor you can adjust the water if you want it creamy. Transfer: Place the Roasted Chestnuts with Coconut