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Dive into a seafood spectacle — see the lobster up close and celebrate James & Carmina’s birthdays at Fresh International, Solaire Resort.

While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort  website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...

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...