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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...

Did you know there is a Vegan Halo Halo Milk Tea?

  You all know who have been following Carmina for a long time she stopped drinking milk tea over a year.  Guess what? Did you know there is a vegan halo halo milk tea? You don't need to worry gaining weight from it if you drink it because it is plant based. Living in the Philippines where it is beginning to be humid we know our climate is changing soon it will be summer. Vegan Sultan Kundarat (WK) stand for Solo Order just for yourself is the same ingredients having a regular halo halo only difference it is made healthy for you for PHP 139.00 ($2.73). Carmina added sago recommended tasting better with additional charge from your expenses. However if you choose to share with someone you can order the Sultan Kudarat Kahatea Good for Two for PHP 219.00 ($4.29). Kahatea also cater to those who are not into plant based where Carmina had ordered Vinta Kalimbahin Solo Size for PHP 119.00 ($2.33). The ingredients are strawberry, lychee fruit tea. You can find it categor...

Carmina's Review on Red Velvet Cake Rolls from Crumberries Cafe Philippines

Taking another bite away to try another dessert from Crumberries Cafe Philippines where it has brought me to my childhood only difference it is not chocolate.  The best part it is not too sweet. Carmina had ordered Red Velvet Cake Rolls for three pieces along with her cinnamon rolls that she had order yesterday. To read about Carmina's experience on the Cinnamon Rolls is to click at the link given: Carmina's Review on Cinnamon Rolls from Crumberries Cafe You have a chance to share with three people when you order the Red Velvet Cake Rolls to serve with coffee or tea. Red Velvet Cake Rolls PHP 120.00 ($2.35) for three rolls  Just in case your wonder what Red Velvet Cake Rolls remind of Carmina's childhood is Chocolate Hostess Ho Ho's in the United States. When in doubt you want to try it for yourself at  Crumberries Cafe Philippines  you may check their menu. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Red Velvet Cake Rolls from Crumberries Cafe Philippines. ...