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Join us for a memorable family lunch at the Blackbird, nestled within the iconic Nielson Tower, where exquisite cuisine meets stunning panoramas.

Family was informed by their friends to try  Blackbird at the Nielson Tower  and asked Mom Violy if she has ever been there before. Mom Violy had no clue what it was asked Carmina to look it up and see what kind of food they serve.  Carmina gave the phone number to Mom Violy make a reservation for a family lunch. On the day of the reservation, we arrived early and were allowed to enter before the official opening time of eleven o’clock in the morning. We decided to stay in the lobby, where we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. Carmina took videos inside and learned about the history by talking to the staff. One hour later, people started coming into the restaurant and took their seats at the reservation table, browsing the menu to decide what to order. Our family members were running late, but we didn’t get bored thanks to the friendly staff. More customers kept arriving and placing their orders, and we couldn’t help but glance at their dishes, curious about what ...

Sweet Potato with Artichoke Salad Recipe

We often see people make potato salad and having small sweet potato around. I decided since they both are being grown from the ground why not try something new. Only difference I had added something else to my sweet potato salad rather using chicken that we normally add on to our potato salad. I used what I had in my fridge to add additional flavoring and color to my sweet potato salad with some marinated artichoke that I had recently purchase. Sweet Potato with Artichoke Salad Recipe Ingredients: 6 Pieces - Small Camote Orange boiled, peeled and slice into cubes 1/2 Onion - Sliced into cubes Mayonnaise any brand - Put how much you want on your sweet potato salad. Salt to taste Optional: 3 Pieces - Artichoke using 3 pieces and slice small (Marinated Artichoke from the bottle any brand) You can add hardboiled egg to your salad and other ingredients you have in your home. Preparing Sweet Potato with Artichoke Salad Recipe: Combine all ingredients together and mix well ready to be ser...

Asparagus with Melted Butter and Mayo Dip Recipe

  Growing up in California my mom would always cook our vegetables just steaming or boiling something that is simple to eat. I know the asparagus in the Philippines are very skinny and yet expensive by how much it cost. It doesn't stop Carmina to eat her favorite vegetable the way her mom had cooked it for her. My family love eating Asparagus with Melted Butter and Mayo Dip Recipe it is easy to prepare at your home. All you really need is fresh asparagus in my case I had purchase mine online giving you a link: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/06/zagana-farm-to-kitchen.html Asparagus with Melted Butter and Mayo Dip Recipe Ingredients: Fresh Asparagus 1 Tbsp. Butter (any brand) 1 Tbsp. Mayonnaise (any brand) Cooking Instructions: Clean asparagus with water and slice asparagus Boil water in a pan add asparagus to cook for a short time Set aside the asparagus on a plate. Dip: Place the butter in a microwave bowl cook for 1 minute until melted add Mayonnaise mix well. Enjoy yo...

Zagana Farm to Kitchen

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asking Manang V to include some of my vegetables on her list whenever the kitchen runs out. Every time Carmina notices the kitchen is restocked with vegetables, she asks Manang V about it. Manang V always apologizes, saying she keeps forgetting about my vegetables. Eventually, Carmina got tired of waiting and decided to buy them online through Grab Mart. Sometimes, it just seems easier to do things yourself rather than rely on others. Carmina was looking for camote, broccoli, asparagus, and avocado to have at home. I was able to find it at  Zagana Farm to Kitchen  one shop drop on whatever you need. Camote Red 500 grams PHP 36.00 ($0.75) Camote Orange 500 grams PHP 36.00 ($0.75) Broccoli 1 kilo gram PHP 273.00 ($5.69) Asparagus 250 grams PHP 184.00 ($3.83) Avocado 1 kilo grams PHP 225.00 ($4.69) Carmina will share in her upcoming article how she plans to enjoy all these vegetables and fruits with a recipe. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmi...