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Dive into a culinary journey at Ocho Seafood & Grill, where traditional Filipino seafood dishes transform family dinners into unforgettable feasts.

It’s not often we get to spend time with relatives visiting from the Philippines for a family member’s wedding. Carmina's father was getting married in Tacloban , and everyone flew miles to attend the big day. On the first day of our arrival, before the event began, my cousin Mariles suggested we have dinner together. Mariles asked if we enjoy eating seafood, and I told her we do. Carmina messaged all the family members Mariles wanted to invite and asked if they were free for dinner. Mariles had informed everyone we'll be having dinner at  Ocho Seafood & Grill  located in Tacloban. My dad arranged for a driver so we could all ride together in a van. Upon entering, Mariles informed all the family members that she had already preordered our meals. The only thing we had to order was our beverages. Crispy Kangkong with dipping sauce Calamaries with dipping sauce Sisig Pork Nilaga   Fish Chicken Inasal   Crab Shrimp Grilled Squid We also enjoyed pinakbet , though I ...

Clothes Challenge for Che and Rhian Given by Carmina

Last year Carmina had posted she had won in Bingo and Che had message asking me for a balito (gift). Often this word comes across when someone wins something that involves with money. Carmina decided to just give Che and her daughter clothes she had purchased in the past that was too small by size. Clothes that she never wore and clothes that doesn't seem to fit you being one size fits all. Not many Asian sizes that are one size fit you can be the right one for you. Mom Violy had mentioned to Carmina that Che and Rhian cannot afford items of their own.  The best way is to clean out stuff you don't see yourself wearing and give to those who can make use of it. Remember currently Carmina is staying in another home and still have items left behind. Everyone does their own spring cleaning just I decided to do it early. Carmina had shoes she wore a long time ago. Shoes that I hardly wore but when you lose weight so much weight your feet tend to slip away. All shoes were purchased ye...