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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  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 ...

Sweet Lanzones from Melinda Sangco Fruit Store in front of Farmer's Market

Mom Violy wasn't satisfied yet with her food journey. She wanted some sweet Lanzones and decided to stop by Farmer's Market in Cubao, Quezon City Philippines. Mom Violy has a stall where she normally purchases from in Farmer's Market.  Check it out from Melinda Sangco Fruit Store in front of Farmer's Market you cannot miss in the fruits section. There are three types of Lanzones depending what price range you would like to pay. Yes, you can sample yet make sure you buy from them as well.  The employees will place it in a plastic, if possible, it is best to bring an eco-bag to able to carry your purchases. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy's Favorite Fresh Crab and Shrimp from Ronnie in Sta. Maria Bulacan

Ronnie had approached Mom Violy the first time when we went to  Rosalie's Bibingka  selling live crab. Mom Violy began saying if it wasn't good, she would call him up asking for his contact number. Mom Violy wasn't fooled it was true the crab had a lot of meat, and she was satisfied with her seafood. Mom Violy had contacted Ronnie at 09551188103 when she wanted to order some live crabs and shrimp. Mom Violy was excited to hold the live crab and Carmina took a stolen picture of her. 🤣 Mom Violy just steamed her crab and shrimp when she went home. TIPS: Make sure you bring your own cooler with ice especially in the Philippines climate is very humid. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to navigate yourself the right direction.

Mom Violy's Favorite Jing Jing's Balut

Long time ago Mom Violy didn't know  Jing Jing's Balut has a branch close to her area. Mom Violy had purchased balut, salted egg and penoy from  Road Trip in Cabanatuan City . Later she found out there is a place she doesn't need to drive just to eat her balut, penoy and salted egg. Just in case you want to place your order check it out for yourself make sure you have a face mask on. Purchasing your balut and penoy there is a choice if you want it raw (not cooked) or cooked letting them know how you want it. TIPS: Make sure you bring an egg crate along with you preventing to break or else it will be place in a paper bag. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to navigate you to the right direction.