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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

The Wiggly Penguin

  Carmina was feeling very thristy she couldn't decide which from the three flavors she wanted to try out first. Carmina ended up ordering Lychee Milk with Nata De Coco, Buko Fresh Fruit Shake and Buko Lychee Fresh Fruit Shakes Premium from being all her favorite fruits at The Wiggly Penguin. Carmina was amazed there was actually a Lychee Milk something she wanted to try on her own and the tastes is delicious and refreshing. Carmina wasn't full that she went to the next to see how the Buko Fresh Fruit Shake taste. It was too sweet for her and thinking maybe she just finished her Lychee Milk giving her a second try to see how it would taste giving some space from hours to spare for the day. Carmina's favorite is the Lychee Milk with Nata De Coco and Buko Lychee Fresh Fruit Shakes Premium. Lychee Milk with Nate De Coco PHP 95.00 ($1.90) for a large Buko Lychee Fruit Shakes Premium PHP 105.00 ($2.11) medium Buko Fresh Fruit Shake PHP 85.00 ($1.70) medium Strawberry Peach Passi...

Salmon Belly Sinigang sa Bayabas and Fried Chicken from Lola Cafe

Carmina was missing home cooked meals and the one she was craving for is Salmon Belly Sinigang sa Bayabas. The last time someone cooked Salmon Belly Sinigang sa Bayabas was Mom Nikki who treat me like her real daughter. Mom Nikki said I remind of her daughters that live across the miles in another country. Mom Nikki looks at me she said my personality is just like her daughter back home and the way I act is exactly like her twins. Carmina was looking for Salmon Belly Sinigang sa Bayabas the only way to find it was by searching in Grab Food that had catered in Filipino dishes cooked just like home. Lola Cafe popped up being the first on the list that had Salmon Belly Sinigang sa Bayabas. Carmina had placed her order for PHP 400.00 ($ 8.00) including with packaging fee arriving in two plastic containers. The best thing is that Lola Cafe gives you two servings of Salmon Belly Sinigang sa Bayabas to them it is labeled extra soup. Guess what there is even vegetables and salmon inside not ju...