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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Shrimp Popcorn from Blake's Wings & Steak Philippines

Carmina was craving food backed home in California having some shrimp popcorn that is served to you before you actually have your main course meal. Carmina found out you don't need to have it for an appetizer you can go straight to your main course meal. Carmina was able to find shrimp popcorn served with wedge fries at  Blake's Wings & Steak  in the Philippines. Carmina was surprise to see a lot on her plate while taking a picture. It comes with garlic mayo dipping sauce and a slice of lemon. The great part you can share it with another person to eat your shrimp popcorn and potato wedges for PHP 315.00 ($6.30) not including delivery fee using Grab Food. Shrimp popcorn remind me the texture when you eat mozzarella cheese only difference the shrimp is inside. The shrimp is easy to chew and it is not over cooked which is an A+ for me. Carmina has ordered from Blake's Wings and Steak you may read my other article: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/05/blakes-wings-steak...

Cheese Lover Sample Box, Classic Moist Banana Cake and Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts Loaf from Mylene's Ensaymada and Banana Cake

  Christmas holidays are approaching and bakeries you haven't yet tried will offer a cheese lover sample box for you to be able to try. Carmina decided to try Mylene's Ensaymada and Banana Cake located at Xavierville Avenue through Grab Food. Sample Box comes with two pieces cheese ensaymada, three pieces cheese cup cake and four pieces cheese roll for PHP 270.00 ($5.40). Carmina decided to order Classic Moist Banana Cake and Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts Loaf. Darker color is the Classic Moist Banana Cake for PHP 127.50 ($2.55) small size and Light Color is the Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts Loaf for PHP 210.00 ($4.20) small size. Carmina had enjoyed her Classic Moist Classic Banana Cake and Carrot Cake with Cashew Nuts something different to try for a change. You have a family member looking for sweets. Carmina had handed them some ensaymada, cheese roll and cheese cup cake. Next day comes family member wants you to try and purchase by the dozen of Cheese roll however Mylene...