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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...

Steamed Lapu Lapu with Mayonnaise Recipe

Yesterday Manang V was making her grocery list and mentioned she needed mayonnaise for her menu on steamed lapu lapu with mayonnaise. Carmina had informed Manang V she has mayonnaise and it will expire on September 24, 2021. Today, Carmina went to the kitchen to see what the menu would be it is steamed lapu lapu with mayonnaise. Manang V asked Carmina can you help me assemble the steam lapu lapu for me. I have other food to cook and I am quite busy. Carmina said no problem letting Manang V she will get her phone to take a picture of it to put the recipe in my blog. Steamed Lapu Lapu with Mayonnaise Recipe Ingredients: 2 - Fresh Lapu Lapu (clean inside and outside) 1 - Thumb size ginger (peel and slice thinly) 3 Tsp - Sesame Oil 1Tbsp - Green Onion (chopped) Salt 1/4 Cup - Water Red Bell Pepper (chopped and steamed) 3 Pieces Hard Boiled Egg (chopped) Pickle Relish 1 Piece - Carrot (peel, chopped and steamed) Mayonnaise (any brand) Preparing Lapu - Lapu: Rub salt on the lapu lapu on the ...

Carmina's Wellness - Being Serious

Carmina's Wellness - Being Serious  Three months ago Carmina became serious in her exercise. Carmina began seeing progress in her tummy slowly forming up.  The month of September when she was able to go outside to do Mom's Violy Adventure it was great to be able to wear your favorite jeans being a size 6 in USA size. The house shirts I was wearing began slipping away on my shoulders with the proper meal plans. You become cautious on what food to eat. Carmina stop eating a snack before you reach for dinner time. Carmina decided to exercise during those hours. Even someone would come by your room give you some snacks to eat you've learned to pass it up and say no. You no longer feel guilty to accept what food being offered. Carmina found out Becky and her friends in another country are also going to same situation losing the weight at the same age bracket. Where we feel age really doesn't matter what age you start to exercise and eat healthy. One day Carmina will be able ...

New Twister Burger Duo for PHP 275.00 ($5.50) from Mc Donald's Philippines

Carmina has been receiving notification on her phone informing Mc Donald's has a new item that is coming back. Yes, when you're on a diet you can also eat it too a way to burn more energy in your system. Carmina notice she has been eating a lot but not pigging out with limits. 🤣😂 Mc Donald's Philippines has a promo where you can get Twister Burger Duo for PHP 275.00 ($5.50) with two Mc Coke Float, choice of what type of two sandwiches from choices are Burger Mc Doe, Cheesy Burger McDo, Mc Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Cheeseburger and one sharing Twister Fries for PHP 275.00 ($5.50) having PHP 74.00 ($1.48) off.  Carmina had one cheese burger and one Mc Crispy Sandwich. She drank one Mc Coke Float removed the ice it was only half cup and eight pieces of Twister Fries. Carmina gave the others to a family member and Mc Coke Float. Carmina feel she needs to burn off her fats from all the food she ate giving her too many energy. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for N...