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Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

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Manang V had informed Carmina that two families will be celebrating Easter with us. The problem the supplier where Manang V order her meat and fish is out of town for the Easter holiday.

Carmina was thinking of ordering food after looking what to order in the Grab application. Carmina was having a hard time figuring what to feed everyone.

Coming down to the point when you have people who always complain what they're eating might as well cook at home with what ingredients you have and purchase the rest online through Grab Mart.

Next day came a day before Easter Sunday Carmina had discuss with Manang V since she had fish that arrived given by someone might as well cook it.

Manang V decided to make it into Escabech Sweet and Sour Lapu Lapu.


Our traditional Sunday's Menu is Kare Kare in which Manang V decided to cook for the family and employees.




Carmina decided to make Lazy Sushi and Kani Salad her specialties for family gathering.



Our soup will be Sabu Sabu where everyone can have something full to eat during this Easter meal.


Manang V said to Carmina your so unbelievable your American time where what you say you actually do it without hesitance. There is action rather other people are procrastinating.

Manang V and Carmina had prepared the food a day ahead to make sure we had all the ingredients in each dish.

We can say we all achieve and our Easter meals were a successful one where we can now rest for the coming week.

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