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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...
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Susan's Dried Fish, Salted Fish and Smoked Fish in Cabanatuan City

Mom Violy was craving for Tinapa that is produced from Bataan, Philippines. Jaworski had led the way inside a newly development public market located in Cabanatuan City. I had noticed the most from all my experience entering inside a public market usually it is messy, crowded with people and hot. Yet this one was very impressive it had electric fan on the top of the ceiling, and it was very clean. Susan's Dried and Smoked Fish  has very helpful to assist Mom Violy needs. Carmina was able to purchase buro in which Mary Ann had requested me to buy her sold 20.00 pesos ($0.37) per piece. The buro is made of tilapia inside fermented rice. I don't eat that not my type of food. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Mom Violy Going Back to her Roots in Cabanatuan City

How do you see your weekly schedule? What excite you each day? Carmina's goal is to go back what we use to do before the pandemic occur in our lives. Getting back to the roots from places you use to travel without any hesitation. Mom Violy has schedule herself a driver. Carmina and Becky will accompany Mom Violy. It will be Becky's first time to visit Cabanatuan City. Explore and see where Mom Violy does before reaching her final destination. Those who are new at Carmina Lifestyle. Mom Violy grew up in Cabanatuan City. Mom Violy and her siblings have an existing house. In the future the siblings would like to retire coming from abroad going back childhood memories. Most common way when you reach the retiring age is travel back and forth making sure you have accommodation. Mom Violy loves purchasing food on her way. Let us go back experience it from the beginning how the road trip to Cabanatuan City through Mom Violy. Carmina took a photo with Wendy who takes care of the house i...
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Mom Violy's Craving at Rustica Restaurant in Cabanatuan City

The last time Mom Voily ate at Rustica Restaurant in  Cabanatuan City was year 2020. Many of us haven't travelled during the pandemic giving us opportunity to go back to the place we grew up. I was able to see my cousin Jaworski. He was able to tour us around while notice there are new developments in the area. Mom Violy's typical food she craves for are the following dishes. Sinigang na Baka na may Litid 450.00 pesos ($8.33)   Satanghon Guisado 225.00 pesos ($4.17) Pinakbet 250.00 pesos ($4.63) Carmina had requested to try something new Fish Fillet Sweet and Sour for 350.00 pesos ($6.48). The changes I've notice is the menu is different. Everyone was too busy catching up. Carmina took pictures. The Filipino dishes remain to taste the same. Being with family and friends made it even special. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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