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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

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...