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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...

Carmina's Experience on the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuters use San Francisco Bay Ferry to ride based on the schedules given. Rather drive your car you can go to San Francisco just 25 minutes one way. All you need to do is purchase tickets online giving you to swipe before upon boarding the ferry to San Francisco Bay Ferry allow you to bring your bikes. In front of the San Francisco Bay Ferry there is a bike rack those who want to bring along with you. The area to reach the port is in Alameda. California where the parking is free to the public. Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry make sure you have your face mask on. Anyone who need to work on the laptop there are tables provided and plugs to charge any electronic gadgets located on the wall near the windows. The best part there are public restrooms provided for both men and women. The restrooms are big, clean for you to use provided with hand soap and toilet paper. The ferry is air-conditioned.  There is no assigned seat you may pick where you want to seat down. Upon leaving after...

Father's Day Dinner from Holly's Mandarin

Everyone wants to a good meal in celebration of Father's Day even though the family is not complete we can still celebrate without them. Carmina placed an order from Holly's Mandarin asking Papa Ping what he wanted to eat. Papa Ping requested for Salt & Pepper Pork Chop. Mom Violy wanted to eat Honey Walnut Prawns and Barbecue Pork Chow Mein. Carmina just ordered from Door Dash having it delivered to our home. We got free Buchi for dessert. Holly's Mandarin  has always been a favorite restaurant for the family living in California. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Holly's Mandarin. Subscribe & Follow @  Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!