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Wondering how to give your favorite luxury bag a second life? These restoration spots in the Philippines might just be your best-kept secret.

If you're looking to restore your designer bags to their former glory in the Philippines, especially around Metro Manila, Mom Violy can recommend E Restore Leatherworks for affordable price. Mom Violy went to visit E Restore on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, with Carmina. Getting a Louis Vuitton bag repaired—especially the shoulder strap—can be tricky and pricey, so finding a reliable place like E Restore Leatherwork in Greenhill's is a win. They’re known for handling luxury items with care, and it’s great to hear Mom Violy had a positive experience. One-week turnaround for a luxury bag repair—especially with color-matching the shoulder strap—is quite efficient. And ₱4,000 for restoring a Louis Vuitton piece sounds like a fair deal, considering how meticulous that kind of work can be. Mom Violy said she can bring all her Louis Vuitton and still be original. Mom Violy also purchased some cream to take care of her bags purchasing at  E Restore Leatherworks . Price may varies depe...

Crispy Pata Recipe



Crispy Pata is deep fried knuckles that is from a pig, and it is dip with vinegar combined with soy sauce or lechon sauce.

This is a popular dish in a Filipino restaurant and often some people love eating this at home. This is a recipe of Manang V that she cooks, and I will give you a secret way to make it crispy and taste good that your household will love you're cooking.

Crispy Pata Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 1 - Pork leg (clean, scrape the hair on the pork and trim nails)
  • 2 - Cups 7-up or Sprite soda
  • 1 - Cup Vinegar
  • 5 - Cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 - Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 3 - Bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 - Cups of water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1:
  • In pot boil water add 7 -up, peppercorn, vinegar, bay leaves, garlic, salt and pork leg cook for one hour until pork is tender.
  • Stain the pork leg
Step 2:
  • In a new pot add cooking oil let it boil than add the pork leg until fully cooked on both sides you can serve it how it is whole or cut it up just like the picture I have 
Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 Cup - Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp - soy sauce
  • 1/2 - Onion (chopped)
  • 1 - Red chili pepper (chopped)
Mixing:
  • In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix well it is ready to be served.
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