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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...

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...