Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce. Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
Mom Violy has been craving for Paella Negra. Tita Edna had informed her to try it at Dulcinea Restaurant. Mom Violy found there is a branch close within her area. After dropping of her brother Uncle Danny at the hotel Mom Violy had called up Dulcinea Restaurant to place her order to have it picked up. Mom Violy used her senior card to get a discount from Dulcinea Restaurant . Carmina decided to look at their menu to see what she can eat for her dinner. Carmina had ordered a Turkey Club Sandwich that includes chips on the side. While I was waiting for my order to be ready decided to look at the pastries sold at the counter asking the salesperson what their best seller is. She said it is the Brazo de Mercedes cake and cream puffs. I had purchased some cream puff that was assorted to see which was better. Mom Violy had tried it while she was getting hungry, she preferred without the chocolate on the topping. Mom purchased everything with her senior card the price will be less than li...