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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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Chicken Inasal Pepper Rice from Pepper Lunch Philippines

Carmina is back in action, exploring new food she missed during the two months she was away. Staying healthy while discovering dishes from familiar restaurants can help her catch up on what might have changed during her time in travel mode. Carmina found that  Pepper Lunch Philippines  has somewhat a popular dish that is available for you to try the Chicken Inasal (grilled chicken) Pepper Rice for PHP 335.00 ($5.98). Consider it just a meal that has everything with fried rice and chicken inasal in one bowl can fill you up. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Single Crunchy BBQ Bacon King from Burger King Philippines

Just when you're feeling homesick missing the food backed from California. No problem Carmina was able to solve her cravings after she discovered Burger King Philippines has somewhat close to a western burger from Carl's Jr. The only difference instead of fried onion rings it is has crispy fried onions inside which made it even better to try something new for a change. Carmina just ordered the smaller version being the junior size of PHP 149.00 ($2.66) without the meal by just adding side order of large fries for PHP 85.00 ($1.63). Carmina was able to solve her cravings from burger that we are use to eating somewhere else. I am back in the Philippines we can find another place that can make us at ease to find food something close to our home in California. Burger King Philippines  is a branch coming from the United States it is easy to find a meal what you miss back from your vacation. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising food served at Burger King Philippines. Subscribe...
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Breakfast Rush in Marikina Heights

Feeling for a mood a quick and easy way to have a breakfast when feeling lazy to cook. There are so many options is to click away from your Grab application on your phone and check out Breakfast Rush located at Marikina Heights. Breakfast Rush has a variety of food between the Filipino or Korean dishes based on if you want with rice or bread to start your day. Basilog with bacon, sunny side up egg, cheese sauce over garlic rice for PHP 169.00 ($3.02). Bacon & Egg Sandwich with milk bread, scramble egg, bacon, tomato, parmesan cheese and garlic aioli for PHP 159.00 ($2.94). Korean Egg Sandwich with milk bread, scramble egg, beef bulgogi, kimchi and umamai sauce for PHP 249.00 ($4.45). Carmina felt there was so many toppings inside it is kind of overflowing for me. Yet it seems to be a trend right now having this kind of milk bread with a lot of ingredients inside it can be a bit messy to eat. Breakfast Rush doesn't have an official website however you can find it at Grab website...
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