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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...

Edelyn's Homemade Nuts made in the Philippines

Mom Violy has been looking for her Edelyn's Homemade Nuts after her best friend had arrived from her vacation. Mom Violy saw a post her best friend while she was on her quarantine for seven days. Someone gave her best friend some Edelyn's Homemade Nuts Crunchy Greeseless Peanuts. Mom Violy and Carmina went on their adventure outing to do a vlog. Mom Violy saw some pasalubong store that we're open, but they didn't have the Edelyn's Homemade Nuts Crunchy Greeseless Peanuts. Carmina decided to order it online and lucky me. I was able to find it online at Shopee Philippines. Edelyn's in Tarlac  Online Shopee Philippines sell it for PHP 198.00 ($3.96) 500 grams not including shipping and handling. Ingredients and Nutrition Facts with Expiration Date You may check what else Edelyn's in Tarlac Online Shopee Philippines offer in their store. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you.

Adobo Pato Recipe

Today, we had received Pato that came from Antipolo Farm where we grow our organic vegetables, fruits and other food to consume at our home. Manang V decided to cook the pato (duck) adobo style even if we don't eat it others prefer to eat it this way. Adobo Pato Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Pato (duck) clean and chopped 4 Tbsp. - Ground Garlic 3 Cup - Soy Sauce 1 Cup - Distilled vinegar 2 Tbsp. - Peppercorn crushed  8 - Bay leaves 4 Tsp - Maggi Sauce 1 Tbsps. - Lemon Juice 1 - Star Anise  Just to make sure you know what a star anise look like here is a sample photo. Step 1: Add all ingredients together and place in the refrigerator in a Tupperware Note: Best to marinate meat over night with the following ingredient. Step 2: Boil and cook for one hour. Ready to serve adobo pato while hot over rice. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for the support.