Christmas is just around the corner. There are some people who don't look forward for the holidays especially when someone passed away recently. It would bring back painful memories. My mom told me ever since her mom passed away when she was young she hated Christmas holiday. It had reminded her memories she had spent with her mom when she was young. She said, her mom loved Christmas. She would prepare the table with all sort of Filipino dishes. She would decorate her home up for the holiday. She said, when we're young she had no choice to celebrate Christmas because she didn't want to spoil her feelings to her own children. Now, we are older she careless to celebrate Christmas. She doesn't get excited during this moment in time. I remember there was one year I lived with her. My son wanted the spirit of Christmas. I had to buy him a small fake plastic tree to place on a small table. My son complained to his Nana. She had no spirit of Christmas. He c...

There is a saying for the Filipino when it is your birthday you need to eat noodles to have long life. The popular dish for Filipino is cooking pancit on that occasion. There are three types of noodles cooked for pancit: Pancit Canton Noodles made of egg noodles Pancit Bihon (Vermicelli) made of rice noodles Pancit Miki made of thick egg noodles In each dish for 1, 2 and 3 both uses the same ingredient as follow: Note : You can choose if you want to use chicken, pork or shrimp on your ingredient of the pancit. Ingredient : 3 Pieces chicken parts such as breast meat or thigh parts 1/2 Kilo fresh shrimp remove head, skin and devein (optional) 1-pound lean pork chopped (optional) 1 Onion chopped 2 Cloves garlic 2 Carrot sliced into thinly match box sticks 1/2 cabbage chopped 1 Knorr chicken or pork cubes (depend on which meat you will have decided to use) Squid ball sliced (optional) 1 Chayote - peel and chopped (optional) 3 to 4 cup water Fish Sauc...

There is the Japanese dish they seem to like in the restaurant called, "chicken katsu".  The other one is crispy fried chicken. To be healthy use dory fillet fish or calamaris just follow the same technique on the recipe. Try this recipe it is easy to make and can be used in so many ways. Chicken Katsu Recipe : Ingredient : 1 Package of boneless chicken fillet (thinly sliced) 2 Pieces Egg (well beaten) Japanese Breadcrumbs or All-Purpose Flour Black Pepper (add to your taste) Salt (add to your taste) 1 Cup Fresh Milk or Evaporated Milk 1 Tupperware with lid Frying pan Cooking oil Strainer Step 1 : Combine the boneless chicken, egg, black pepper, salt and milk in a Tupperware overnight in the fridge. Step 2 : In a flat plate spread the breadcrumbs or all-purpose flour evenly Place one piece of chicken breast evenly from both sides Do each one the same way Step 3 : Pour the cooking oil in the frying pan Heat the oil once hot  Add the bre...

I just found out from a friend he is taking insulin plant. He is drinking the leaves and make it into a tea. Insulin plant known as Costus igneus was discovered in India.  This lowers your blood sugar. Not many people can afford daily dosage of insulin this way it is the herbal way in life. There are two ways to take it. Insulin Leaves Tea Recipe : Step 1 : Boil water and add two pieces of insulin leaves in a pot.  Remove the leaves Drink the water every morning and night each day for 30 days. Eating the insulin leaves raw: Step 2 : You can consume the leaves by washing it with water. Cut into small pieces and chew slowly. Note : Insulin Plant can be brought in the Philippines through Shopee. For the people who live abroad it can be brought in Amazon.

In the Philippines turkey is not that common. Most cold cuts are not pure turkey it is combine with ham. Not like other countries you can eat turkey on a daily basis or served on Thanksgiving holiday. The only place that sells baked turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and camote (sweet potato) for the price of PHP 420.00 ($6.00)  This dish is the favorite from the Filipino comedian Dolphy when he was still alive. This place was his favorite hang out. Address : Hizon's Bake Shop and Restaurant 1197 Jorge Bocobo Street Corner Arquiza Street 1112 Manila, Philippines Contact :  (027) 536-3993 Open Hours : Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM They sell the biggest ensaymada bread topped with grated cheddar cheese and sugar sold for PHP 150.00 ($3.00) each. Prices may change without prior notice.

I remember when I was a kid our favorite snack was rice krispy with marshmallow. As I got older I found out you can actually use any other cereal that you have in your pantry. There is no need to cook it on your stove. You can actually cook it in your microwave oven by using a microwave bowl. Ingredient : 1 - Box of cereal (any flavor) 1 - Package of mini marshmallow 1 - Stick of butter (any brand) 1 - Microwave bowl 1 - Pan 1 - Sheet of wax paper Step 1 : In the microwave bowl you will melt the butter for one minute in the microwave Add the marshmallow Cook in the microwave until the marshmallow has been melted Step 2 : Add one box of cereal to the melted butter and marshmallow Mix together Step 3 : Pour on your pan Flatten with wax paper Step 4 : Let it cool down than slice it up into squares NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.

During the time when my son was a toddler he didn't want to eat fruits. I had to find a way for him to eat it without knowing what he was eating. I had learned to bake and make the banana into a banana bread cupcake. My son had no clue what he was eating. All he knew that time the cupcake tasted so good. I realize this was the only way he can eat fruits or vegetables. My son was a very picky eater. My parents told me I was the same when I was young. On this recipe it will work on any other fruits or vegetables just remove the banana and replace it with a fruit or vegetable. Banana Bread Recipe : Ingredient : 3 large ripe banana 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1 stick butter softened 2 eggs beaten 1/2 cup milk Step 1 : Preheat oven to 325 Step 2 : Grease pan with butter Step 3 : In a bowl mash the ripe banana Step 4 : In a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, baki...