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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Recipe

We don't want to waste fresh broccoli purchased two weeks ago at Farmers Market. Carmina is taking over in the kitchen cooking Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta. Manang V questioned Carmina are you sure you don't need meat to add to the carbonara. Yes, we can use vegetables. Manang V left Carmina in the kitchen while she was busy playing bingo with her co-worker. Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Ingredients: Any type of pasta 2 Pieces Nestle Cream 1 Big Can Evaporated Milk 1 Knorr Pork Cube 1 Cup Cheese (any kind)  1 - Head of Broccoli (slice florets) Food Processor Small Pot Medium Pot Strainer Preparing Process of Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Recipe: Start off boiling water from stove top with water using two separate pots one for the pasta noodles and the other one for the broccoli. Slice up the florets off the main stem set aside on a plate. Cooking: Cook pasta by adding little amount of cooking oil and follow instructions on the package. Water begins to boil add broccoli cook it...

Happy New Year Looking forward to Our Swimsuit Challenge Summer 2023!

  Progress of Becky, Mary Ann and Carmina on their Swimsuit Challenge Summer of 2023. Carmina gave equal share of her hand me down clothes US size 8. She had given Becky her jeans that no longer fit her. Becky also lost weight but has no funds to buy new set of clothing.  Everyone knows clothes coming from the US the fabric is different from local made in the Philippines. Carmina had three pairs of shorts that was the same color beige US size 8. Carmina gave it to Mary Ann recently when I had my Brazilian Treatment.  Mary Ann calls it my uniform. 🤣 Mary Ann said she had washed it and was able to try it on and it had fit her. Based on weight both Becky and Mary Ann have the same waistline in size not having a weighing scale. Did you know you can determine your size not weighing on a scale?  Just trying on clothes that are zipper and button type of clothing. Anyone can weight more than what they expect on different body type and still fit into the same size. Carmina's...