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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

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...
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Mom Violy Craving for Carl's Jr.

Mom Violy was trying to figure out what she wanted to eat for lunch. Carmina mentioned she ate at Carl's Jr. over the weekend. Mom Violy suddenly craved for the Famous Star with Cheese from Carl's Jr . Mom Violy only wanted the Famous Star with Cheese since she wanted to drink something else. Carmina ordered her favorite Western Bacon Cheeseburger having it a combo with fries and regular drink. Carmina suggested to eat in the car having our windows opened. The life we live in sometimes it is best to eat in our car having the windows open rather dining inside a restaurant with other customers. Of course, it your choice where you want to eat your food. NOTE: Carmina is not selling, or advertising food served at Carl's Jr. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Visit of Mom Violy's Father in Fremont, California

Carmina had suggested to Mom Violy we should visit her father while her doctor appointment is in the area. It has been three years since we last went to visit her father, Jose Ditico Carmina's grandfather has passed away year 1989 where the cemetery didn't have any houses during that time. The only way you can park your car is in the neighborhood. Upon entering Mom Violy was wondering how she can find her father reading all the grave plates inside the cemetery. Mom Violy told Carmina it is near the front gate. Carmina went separate ways while Mom Violy said for some reason her father was leading the way to find him. Mom Violy had her chance to spend some time and placing some flowers on his grave. Carmina was able to take a picture and video during our visit to let our family and friends we went to visit him. NOTE: Carmina is not selling, or advertising services made for the cemetery where her grandfather was buried. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, ...
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