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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
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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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