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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

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...

What nationality does your beauty fall in which category?

What nationality does your beauty fall in which category? Carmina is a Filipino, yet she has Chinese and Spanish blood from her an ancestry.  Mary Ann always tells Carmina that I look on the Korean side having a white complexion. No matter what clothing I wear it all looks good on me even if it doesn't cost a whole lot. We can fool people by how we match our clothing. I am admitting that I shop at inexpensive places in the Philippines called Divisoria through stores I've posted in my videos and pictures. We don't need to be ashamed where we shop because everyone is doing it as well. I am a person who wants to make sure I can go within my own budget. Being practical was something I was taught when I was growing up in California. The blazer I wore in Baguio was purchased it online during the pandemic at Allys Shopee , Online Shopee Philippines for 389.00 pesos ($7.07). I felt since I couldn't go out there would be a moment I can dress up and wear it outside. It was a blaz...

Chicken and Parmesan Salad from Great Greens Grains & Grains

  Those who don't know Carmina loves to explore eating salad around. Trying something new is the thrill because you get to write down all your experiences. Great Greens has a variety to pick from and my target came to anything that had Chicken and Parmesan Salad for PHP 238.00 ($4.33) not including delivery fee through Grab Food. Chicken and Parmesan Salad includes the following ingredients grilled chicken tenders, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, tomato, onion and quinoa. I had requested not to add quinoa and have the dressing Garlic Aioli on the side.  I prefer adding Ranch Dressing on any salad because it is my favorite that I have store in my fridge at home. Carmina has also tried  Salmon Teriyaki Salad  on the month of March 31, 2022. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chicken and Parmesan Salad from Great Greens. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support! \

Chicken Sisig from Max's Restaurant

If you're the one who love to eat chicken and spicy food who knows we found something for you to try in case, you decide to eat at  Max's Restaurant . Chicken Sisig is very spicy, yet you can request it being mild. We forgot to inform the staff about it trying to reduce the burning feeling in your mouth. Mom Violy decided to take it home she made sure to remove all the hot peppers. Chicken Sisig is 370.00 ($6.23). Make sure you order some rice additional charge. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!