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Want to restore a 40-year-old decoration to its former glory? Try these simple, safe cleaning tricks that won’t damage the finish.

Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Senor Pollo (Latin American) in the Philippines

Let's say you want to try a different type of grilled chicken for how many months you have been ordering food. You tend to get tired eating at the same restaurants that your family want to eat. You decided to try something out of the ordinary by making your own choices without any family member knowing what meal they will eat for lunch for the day. You come across from Grab Food which is Senor Pollo that has a Whole Chicken with choice of 4 sides that are available in the branch you've decided to order for PHP 1,020.00 ($20.40). The four sides I had ordered that was available are the following: Cilantro Garlic Rice French Fries Sweet Potato Mash Mac n Cheese The other side dish wasn't available I had made an additional order which was the Garlic Mashed Potato for PHP 116.00 ($2.32). There we're sauces that had arrived to dip it with the chicken The outcome the roasted chicken is spicy although I would say I liked the taste having to try something different at  Senor Pol...

Teaza Milk Tea Philppines

Carmina was craving Filipino taho, the kind we usually buy from vendors outside our home. Being stuck at home during the lockdown, we started looking for alternatives to satisfy our cravings. While browsing Grab Food, Carmina searched for "taho" on the app and stumbled upon Teaza Milk Tea. They offered a unique Taho and Brown Sugar Slush that piqued her curiosity, especially since it was part of their Soy Series. This new drink is available in two sizes: small for PHP 114.00 ($2.28) or large for PHP 138.00 ($2.76). You can customize the sweetness level too, choosing from 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25%. Carmina is enjoying her Taho and Brown Sugar Slush, which has made her too full to eat dinner, but that’s perfectly fine. Vanilla Milk Tea is available in Medium for PHP 90.00 ($1.80) or Large for PHP 102.00 ($2.04). Choose your tea type—Assam or Oolong—and customize the sugar level to your liking. It’s merienda time for Carmina, the perfect snack break between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM befo...

Pepi Cubano in the Philippines

Carmina decided to switch venues and explore cuisine from different countries. For now, we can travel through the flavors of food served in the Philippines and share these experiences with others. This time, I decided to try some Pepi Cubano sandwiches. Pepi Cubano features slow-roasted pork , ham, pickles, mustard, and cheese for PHP 190.00 ($3.80). Tito Choropan with chorizo hamonado , sliced jalapeños , cheese, and chimichurri sauce for PHP 170.00 (around $3.40). Tip: We asked for the chimichurri sauce to be served on the side to keep the Tito Choropan from getting soggy during delivery via Grab Food . Pan De Verdura , packed with roasted eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese , is priced at PHP 210.00 ($4.20). Review from Carmina: I really liked the Pan De Verdura; all my favorite vegetables were included. I just made sure to inform them when placing the order not to add bell peppers to my sandwich. I could taste a hint of jalapeno, possibly from t...