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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Mama Tess Your Memories Will Always Be with Me

No one wants to talk about when our life is about to expire. Definitely it will come to everyone in the future when God feel it is time to leave the presence of where you're at. Ever been in a situation when your other parent needs you the most when they have lost their other half. Carmina has recently found out her stepmom Mama Tess passed away in the States. I am unable to fly down because I am also taking care of Mom Violy. When your left in the dark and no one giving you the funeral services to attend online curiosity comes in mind. After dwelling and gather all my emotions having two attempts Mama Tess was next by me when her floral scent was next to me. In my dream Mama Tess told me to think only the good memories of her. Mama Tess wanted me to explain everything we did together.  Memories of Mama Tess and Carmina Together We had attended a children's birthday party with my family. In our photo is Carmina, Mama Tess and Papa Ping who is my brother in-law's grandpa. Wh...

Carmina's New Discovery Pumpkin Buns from Kumori Japanese Bakery

Those who love eating pumpkin will surely enjoy what Carmina has discovered at Kumori Japanese Bakery. The Pumpkin Buns had arrived newly baked still hot in the plastic bag being delivered through Food Grab. It is not sweet reminds me a dinner roll just it is made of pumpkin. The price of seven pieces is 118.00 pesos ($2.11) not including handling fee if you've purchase through Grab Food. Carmina loves purchasing the bread from  Kumori Japanese Bakery . NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Pumpkin Buns from Kumori Japanese Bakery. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Halo Halo Taho from 7- Eleven Philippines

Not so often we come across from Halo Halo Taho in the Philippines.  Every time you visit any 7-Eleven in the Philippines there is always something new to try. Taho is a common breakfast and snack when you eat it.  The price for each Classic Taho and Halo Halo Taho is 50.00 pesos ($0.89). There is an expiration date on the side when it has to be consumed. The topping and syrup are place in an individual sealed plastic there is a section where you can rip it open. The Classic Taho is regular brown syrup. The Halo Haho Taho is Ube Syrup with all ingredients inside a halo halo except ice-cream will be replaced of your taho. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for the Classic Taho and Halo Halo Taho sold at 7- Eleven Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!