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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 Bamba Buns Fried Chicken

Carmina doesn't need to go to Kansas to eat some fried chicken. She can just remain in the Philippines to just order through Bamba Buns Fried Chicken . Carmina decided to try their Set of 3 where you can decide what types of chicken sandwiches you would like to try. We had placed an order for 2 Kansas BBQ one had no sauce and vegetables, the other one no pickles and 1 Basic B with no pickles. We decided to get Triple-Cooked Fries for our sides. The price for the Set Meal is PHP 1,150.00 that came inside a box being delivered to our location. The Kansas BBQ is the middle one and the Baby B is the last. Carmina's Review is the Kansas BBQ is soft and tender with BBQ sauce that doesn't overpower enough to taste the flavor. The only thing if you're a big eater one chicken sandwich will not make you full enough. I suggest ordering it as a snack. However, the fries were over cooked it was hard to chew. I hope they can change it because I wouldn't mind trying their other fo...

Carmina's Favorite Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing made in USA

Carmina went toward a soft diet and decided to eat her salad all over again.  She ran out on her favorite Wish-Bone Ranch dressing and was able to find it online. Carmina made her purchase from  Fly Ace Corporation  Online Shopee Philippines for PHP 238.00 ($4.25) not including shipping and handling.  The best part even you had travelled to your hometown you can still find anything that is imported from the Philippines. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing made in USA. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  where she can navigate you to healthy living. Thank you for your support!

Carmina's Review on Healthy Choice Barlico Coffee Substitute made in Egypt

We substitute ourselves when we feel there is something to replace and try something new. Carmina decided to try Barilico that is made of barley and chicory. Barlico has four different coffees to pick from the following: Barlico Cappuccino for PHP 166.00 includes 10 sachets Barlico Coffee Substitute for PHP 125.00 includes 12 sachets. Barlico Hazelnut Coffee Substitute with Barley, Chicory and Foam Creamer for PHP 183.00 includes 10 sachets. Barlico Choco Cappuccino Carmina was trying to fool someone to try drinking it yet saw the name substitute and decided not to try. More for me since I have months to finish my own  Barlico Philippines the best part it is not sweet just right for me. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you for your support!