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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
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Puffy's Souffle Pancake Cafe

Puffy's Soufflé Pancake Café isn't just for breakfast; their pancakes can be enjoyed anytime. In the past, we mostly saw flat pancakes, but as times change, there are now creative ways to make pancakes, like adding toppings and making them fluffy. Carmina tried Puffy's Soufflé Pancake Café for the first time by ordering through the Grab Food app, a popular choice for food delivery during the pandemic. She noticed they offered a Milk Tea Soufflé Pancake and decided to try it for herself, priced at PHP 140.00 ($2.80). We also tried the Original Soufflé Pancake for PHP 140.00 ($2.80) and the Crème Brulee Soufflé Pancake for PHP 140.00 ($2.80), offering a chance to enjoy different flavors. Original Soufflé Pancake Crème Brulee Soufflé Pancake Carmina wanted to try their beverages an option from milk tea and carbonated fruit tea. Classic Pearl PHP 80.00 ($1.60) Lychee PHP 75.00 ($1.50) To get to know about  Puffy's Souffle Pancake Cafe  and to find where it came and see thei...
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Spinach Cannelloni and Family Size Baked Salmon Tray

Carmina had a request from someone to purchase some Family Size Baked Salmon Tray from Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant here is a tip on how you can process your order online. Tips: How to place order online through Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant Carmina's ordered had arrived on the given date and time to be delivered after looking at the family size baked salmon tray it looked small. It is alright there is other food being served for dinner. The price of the Family Size Baked Salmon Tray from Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant is PHP 1,625.00 ($32.50). Carmina also wanted to try out their new Spinach Cannelloni single for PHP 295.00 ($5.90) There is a fee for delivery depending on your location or you can chose to have it pick up another option provided by Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food sold from Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. ...
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