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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

Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is Served with Bibingka from Midnight Bakers

Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is serving during Christmas Eve where you would gather up at the table eating a midnight snack. Christmas gifts have been exchange among family members. This Christmas season Carmina decided not to give a gift for each family member where she wanted to share the chicken pot pie from Midnight Bakers for them to have something American for a change. Not to fully break the Filipino traditions she decided to order their new bibingka to drink with hot coffee or tea. You can watch a short video clip of how Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is Served with Bibingka: Bibingka from Midnight Bakers is included of six pieces for PHP 720.00 ($14.40) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Bibingka comes with grated coconut in small individual packs to sprinkle on top it is best to be eaten when hot. The difference is the bibingka may look small although it is thick with salted egg on top with cheese, moist and buttery taste inside not sweet w