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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Clam Soup Recipe

This is another recipe of Manang V this time it is clam soup sometimes we eat this in our meal and soup is always best to eat on a raining season in the Philippines in the month of August is the month when we experience a storm in all areas. It is not the best month to visit us. Clam Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Kilo Fresh Clams (clean) 1 - Thumb Ginger (2 inch) 1/2 Cup - Dahon of sili (chili leaves) 1 - Onion (chopped) 4 - Cups Water Patis to taste Cooking Instructions: In a pot pour small amount of cooking oil once hot add onion and ginger sauté add water, clams, dahon of sili and patis you will know when clam soup is cooked when the clams begin to open up this is when it is ready to serve in a serving bowl. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.  

La Carnita Modern Mexican Cantina in the Philippines

  When you crave for Mexican and the ones you are use to eating out is no longer in service due to the situation we are in so only way is to try something new. I was able to find La Carnita Modern Mexican Cantina. You can refer to the menu to check it in their Facebook Page  La Carninta Modern Mexican Cantina  to check out the pictures and reviews of what other people have said about their food. There are four types of combo meals: Main Dish is choice from smoke chicken, smoke ribs and smoke pork Rice choice plain or garlic Sides choice  grilled elotes (corn), whipped potato, triple mac and cheese, taco salad and jalapeno coleslaw La Comida A is a main course with rice. La Comida B is a main course with one side dish and rice. La Comida C is a main dish with three sides and rice. La Comida D  is a main dish with one side dish. Burrito rice is extra charge PHP 70.00 ($1.40) Burrito Wrap choice of beef or chicken   Nachos Ala Bomba Hightlight: Over all t...