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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...

Best Seller Special Ubeng-Ubeng Ube from Halo Halo Story

There was a day Carmina was coming home shopping with Mom Violy where I had seen something from a far. Coming home looking it up what was  Halo Halo Story  after finding out there is no physical store it was just a stand selling at a building. Carmina asked Becky if she wanted to come with me since we're already in the area. Today, it was a very hot day and I felt needed something cold to eat. The parking lot is limited space. There wasn't a lot of people when I had arrived the line was reasonable.  Becky wanted to try the Best Seller Special Ubeng-Ubeng Ube for 188.00 pesos ($3.36). Carmina decided to try something different which is the Classic Halo Halo ng Kapitbahay for 168.00 pesos ($3.00). I had ordered Hermino our driver Ubeng-Ubeng Ube for 168.00 pesos ($3.00). Halo Halo Story provide some tables and chairs outside dining. On the right side there is another window where you'll be receiving your order with a number on your receipt. Carmina decided to eat at the car...

New Crunchy Chicken Fillet 'n Crispy Fries Platter from Banapple Philippines

Carmina had brought out Becky to eat at  Banapple  near Gateway Mall. We had built an appetite after walking around the shopping mall. It has been a long time eating at Banapple. Becky had pointed out she wanted to try the New Crunchy Chicken Fillet 'n Crispy Fries Platter for 695.00 ($12.41). Carmina decided to order the rolled-up Lasagna and share it with Becky for 695.00 ($12.41). We both had enjoyed our meal and filled us up. The New Crunchy Chicken Fillet is a bit mild spicy with the seasoning. Becky said the crunchy chicken fillet is soft and tender. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!