Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
We know summer is approaching in the Philippines when you see a sign board serving Frozen Lemonade. The best thing if you don't like the pure lemonade there is a way to try with another fruit. I decided to try their Mango Dragonfruit from Auntie Anne's in UP Town Center. Mango Dragonfruit is on the sour side, yet it is frozen can cool you down from the climate of the Philippines. If you want the typical Blue Lemonade and Lemonade they also have it. Each mixed frozen lemonade is for 165.00 pesos ($3.06) not including vat for 12%. Auntie Anne's had samples of their new Blueberry Cheesecake Pretzel. It was good not too sweet. I wasn't really after the pretzel only wanted something to drink. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Frozen Lemonade from Auntie Anne's in UP Town Center. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!