Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce. Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
Manang V is sharing her favorite recipe on String Beans with Tofu. Manang V said you can also do the same with kangkong if you choose to go in that direction. String Beans with Tofu Recipe Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. - Oyster Sauce 3 - Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 - Medium Onion (chopped) 2 - Tbs Cooking Oil 1/4 Kilo Pork (chopped) 1/2 Kilo String beans (washed, cut into 2 inch long pieces) Tofu (slice in cubes) 1/2 Cup - Water Cooking Instructions: Step 1: Cook in a large pan in medium heat add cooking oil add garlic and onion sauté Add pork cook for two minutes Add oyster sauce and water until sauce begins to boil Step 2: Add string beans and tofu mix together cook for 10 minutes season ready to serve on a serving plate. Best to eat with white rice. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!