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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...

Mom Violy's Craving on Sweet Tamarind from Bangkok, Thailand

Mom Violy always has a craving for food that seems to be imported from another country. The best part Carmina has a challenge in finding what Mom Violy is craving for by checking the grocery store she usually purchase food from being delivered to your home. By now you've figure it out Carmina is the person to go too when you have some sort of cravings somehow you can find it by looking online. Mom Violy wanted Sweet Tamarind coming from Bangkok, Thailand. The only description she gave was it was in a red box. Carmina remembered seeing it at  BuiltaMart  when she recently did her other groceries in the past. Builtamart sells it per box of PHP 179.00 ($3.51) not including handling fee and tip to the rider through Grab Mart. Sweet Tamarind doesn't expire until November 15, 2023 by the time it reaches that date Mom Violy has already consumed it. Nutrition Facts of Sweet Tamarind Carmina had opened on box of Sweet Tamarind that is sealed up from the bottom giving you a peak how it ...