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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...
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Libre Means Free in Tagalog

I couldn't resist ordering when the family wanted Mexican food for themselves. I thought I would be taking a break from ordering food for dinner. When someone says, Libre in Tagalog it means free food no will pass up that offer.  I am all in to try something new at El Nacho Libre checking out the menu is indecisive what to order too many Mexican dishes to chose from and if the place is right we can always order from them again is how I see it. I figured why not try the Chicken Tinga Taco's (JDV's Choice) PHP 229.00 ($4.58). Family member wanted the Chipotle Chicken Burrito for PHP 249.00 ($4.98). Family member couldn't decide what they wanted and decided upon the Pulled Pork BBQ Rice Meal  having the vegetables on the side  with a cheat day of Chocolate Cloud Shake for PHP 379.00 ($7.58). Of course everyone else followed and decided to get a dessert to top off their dinner from El Nacho Libre Kraver's Halo Halo on a humid night in the Philippines. Kraver's Halo ...
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Sandwich Wrap Recipe by Carmina Lifestyle

  Carmina will be give step by steps how to make your own sandwich wrap this is universal you can use anything you have in your home the only main ingredient that will not change is having tortilla in your home. Ingredients: Carmina was able to purchase her Mission Foods Tortilla Wraps Original 8 inch (6 pieces per package) for PHP 136.00 ($2.72). Deli (cold cuts) of your choice mine is Aguila Double Ham here is the link Builtamart  where I had purchase it. You can use any type of cheese of your choice for me I prefer Swiss Cheese by Emborg that is available for me to purchase in any grocery store provided in the Philippines. My favorite is Salad Time Alfalfa Sprouts that I had also purchase in Builtamart for PHP 186.00 ($3.72). Your allowed to use any type of condiments in your sandwich wrap. I prefer to have  Homemade Guacamole  my recipe is included just click the link to direct you there. I also use Kraft Mayo Olive Oil although you can use any preference in what...
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Deli at Builtamart

For someone who grew up in California eating sandwiches we come across other deli meats that we want to eat at our home to make our own. Carmina doesn't like to stick to the same cold cuts she loves to explore and try something new. Carmina was able to find two types of ham from  Builtamart  with an option to purchase through Grab Mart application to be delivered to your location. Aguila Honey Ham PHP 149.00 ($2.98) 250g Aguila Double Smoked Ham PHP 165.00 ($3.30) 250g Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Builtamart just a place to do my online groceries during my pandemic. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.  
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