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 ...
Christmas is just around the corner. Everyone is getting ready to decorate their homes from inside and out. Just like anyone people love to go shopping before they hit the Christmas rush. We don't want to haggle with long lines and waiting to wrap our Christmas gifts. Every year I always do my Christmas ahead of my family and friends. I do it on the month of September when I have just traveled to California during my summer vacation. My boxes have been shipped to my home. I tend to ask my family and friends for their hand me downs. They always have it ready before my arrival. I start shopping online and have it delivered to my home. When you shop during the month of October, November and December the prices have increased in the stores. In the Philippines we start decorating our stores when September starts. You will hear Christmas songs on the radio station on the month of October. During this time we are already planning for our Christmas Party. Some hotel ha...