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 was handed a box of chicken nuggets and went ahead to try it without knowing it was meatless. It didn't quite taste right with the barbecue sauce that was included with five pieces nuggets. Carmina asked someone to try it not sure if it was just my taste buds reacting in a acquired way. Yes, I do eat meatless food yet this wasn't something I can say it was really good. It tasted more of textured vegetable protein extender know for short cut is TVP which is a product we sell. Carmina had to checked Shakey's Pizza Philippines had a new item when I was gone for vacation. Yes, it is Good Nuggets with vegan Barbecue sauce. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Good Nuggets served at Shakey's Pizza Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!