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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 ...

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...