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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

Carmina's Trying Out the Vegetable Broth in Her Cooking

Over the weekend I have been venturing trying different vegetarian meals outside and somehow, I will need to make my meals at home. If you're not able to eat any meat and seafood only solution is to add vegetable broth in your home cooked meals. I asked one of my friends who eats healthy meals at her home cooked what kind of broth does she cook in her vegetable soup. My friend informed me she uses vegetable broth that is premade purchased in the grocery store. I live in the Philippines based in the United States. I will need to purchase mine online not at the grocery store. Nature's Harvest  Online Shopee Philippines sell Massel Vegetable Stock Cubes made from Australia for 119.00 pesos ($2.16) for ten pieces. Carmina was able to expand by making a new dish with the vegetable broth.  It was a success with the ingredients added to my tomato cheddar cheese potato noodle soup. Those who would like the recipe can click at the link: Carmina's Tomato Cheddar Cheese Potato Noodle ...

Carmina's Tomato Cheddar Cheese Potato Noodle Soup Recipe

Carmina is exploring in her kitchen trying new recipes.  My challenge to myself is cook with just vegetables. I know it is humid in the Philippines although craving for some tomato soup and potatoes. I will combine the two ingredients. Carmina's Tomato Cheddar Cheese Potato Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredient: 1 - Medium Potato (peel and chopped in cubes) 1 - Cup Blended Ripe Tomatoes 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic 1/2 - White Onion (chopped) 1 Tbsp. Butter 1/4 Cup - Pasta Noodles  2 - Slices Cheddar Cheese (any brand) 1 - Vegetable Cube (any brand) 2 - Cup Water Cooking: In a small pot you will add the butter, garlic and onion sauté, add tomatoes, water, potatoes, pasta noodles once it begins to boil add the vegetable broth. The pasta noodles and potatoes are fully cook add the cheddar cheese to thicken the soup. Ready to eat with toast bread or what you feel like combine your meal together. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and sha...