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...
Carmina wanted to purchase some banana loaf for Mom Violy since she had already have her groceries ready for pick up. Might as well complete everything that Mom Violy loves eating banana loaf yet she doesn't like it too sweet and having any nuts in it. Out of the blue Carmina was checking out her Grab on her phone to see what was new in the list given. She saw The Boss Bakes and looking at their menu and saw they have Banana Loaf for PHP 180.00 ($3.46) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Carmina had received a white box that was moist up and when she opens it the banana loaf was still hot. It only means they bake the bread before it is being delivered to you. Banana Loaf from The Boss Bakes is moist and easily sliced when being hot from their kitchen. Carmina had shared and sent half to Mom Violy and shared some with Manang V to try. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Banana Loaf from The Boss Bakes. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle a pla...