Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
Carmina wanted to get a different point of view when coming from another area in California to see how it was like visiting the Philippines. Carmina asked her cousin Yana if she would like to participate to let us know the feeling visiting her family members during the pandemic. Carmina asked Yana some questions to answer by emailing it to her and sending photos/videos during her vacation. Giving Carmina permission to share it in Carmina Lifestyle. Yana's Traveling Wellness from Los Angeles to the Philippines Coming from Los Angeles, there is a big difference from traveling during the pandemic compared to when life was normal. The travel regulations are very strict in the Philippines. It's too hassle to go to your hotel accommodations. You pass through an inspection such as an x-ray machine. Not only that, but you also have to show proof of your Covid-19 vaccination card every time you step in the hotel entrance. You have to wear mask all the time eve...