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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...

Our Favorite Shopping for the Cravings from Rosalie's located in Bulacan

Long time ago Auntie Glory had informed Mom Violy and Carmina a place to purchase suman coming from Bulacan. I remember Rosalie didn't have a store they only sold outside their home where an open lot was open with a land with grass to park your car. Years later they had a store and expanded yet we still continue to purchase our Filipino desserts and home cooked meals. The only thing you need to do is re-heat the Liang for PHP 107.00 ($1.95) removing it and transfer to a serving bowl.  Rosalie also served other cooked meals such as Dinuguan, Mendo, Embutido and many more. I only eat the Liang putting in a cooler when I have it in my car. Carmina purchased something new to try is their Ginataang Bilo Bilo for PHP 80.00 ($1.45). Very delicious can be eaten cold or re-heated depend upon you. Manang V requested for kutsinta for herself for PHP 75.00 ($1.36). Carmina had purchased a plate size kutsinta with munggo for PHP 180.00 ($3.27). Carmina forgot to take a picture of the plate foun...