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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...

Carmina's Review on Rocko's Herb Roasted Chicken

Hey, Guys! Carmina discovered a new place to order Roasted Herb Whole Chicken that is the same price from different food stands in the Philippines. Only difference you get to pick from two flavors from BBQ Provençale and Garlic for PHP 360.00 ($6.43) at  Rocko's Chicken  they also cater to those who want fried chicken something I haven't tried yet. Both BBQ Provençale and Garlic are juicy, soft and loads of herbs being roasted for you it comes with an individual sauce that is a bit moderately spicy. All you need to do is cook some rice and your meal is complete for you and your family members has instructions to heat the roasted herb whole chicken from the back of the package. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Rocko's Herb Roasted Chicken flavored BBQ Provençale and Garlic. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!