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Every time family gathers, the request is the same: bring back the irresistible taste of 7D Dried Mangoes from Cebu City, a tropical delight that never fails to impress.

Carmina will be traveling for the summer, and many people who haven’t been to the Philippines have asked for dried mangoes. Since we live here, we already know which brands taste just right, so the fun part is exploring to find the best deals. Carmina discovered  EM Shop  TikTok online shopping, 7D Dried Mango is being sold for 99.00 pesos per 100-gram pack. I asked about the expiration date and was told it would be in 2027. I purchased ten pieces, which arrived in a box secured with bubble wrap. Most of us prefer shopping online to save on gasoline costs, and the reasonable shipping fees make it easy on the wallet. Details from the back of the 7D Dried Mangoes package from Cebu City, Philippines, including the expiration date. NOT SPONSORED. Check out my channel @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube  and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank you for the support.

Carmina Exploring inside the Quezon City Memorial Circle

How long have you lived in Quezon City? Carmina has migrated to the Philippines fifteen years ago. There are places I've never had the chance to explore.  Being able to have time to explore comes around places that are not expensive. There are actually places in the area of Quezon City that can take you places where money is not an issue. From my observation inside  Quezon City Memorial Circle there are different types of food based on your budget. Entering inside if you are being accompany from a senior citizen/ PWD card holder parking is free all you need to do is present it to a small booth approaching the gate. They will just look at it to see if the person is inside the car. There are a lot of parking inside. Those who love to do gardening there is sections where you can purchase your garden needs. If you don't know where it is located there are two gates of the circle.  The first gate is toward Quezon Avenue where the restaurants are located such as Max Fried Chick...

Mom Violy's Craving for Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu from The Aristocrat Restaurant

Mom Violy last time she has eaten at  The Aristocrat Restaurant  was with her cousin Marigold. Sometimes we are drawn by memories places you use to eat with your relative. When you reached a certain age people tend to remember places they have eaten in the past. The relative you use to eat out and dine at The Aristocrat Restaurant doesn't quite remember who you are. Carmina was able to bring Mom Violy to The Aristocrat Restaurant. I was able to see one of their branches located inside the Quezon Memorial Circle at passing when looking for Mom Violy's garden needs. Mom Violy was able to eat her favorite Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu. Mom Violy asked the server how long it would take to cook. The server said twenty minutes. Mom Violy felt she was getting hungry. Carmina had informed her why not pick an appetizer.  Mom Violy decided to order one Ubod Fresh Lumpia and have ir sliced in the middle. Carmina had placed her order for the Popular Filipino dishes from their menu. I had ...

TIPS: How to Place Order from Elar's Lechon in Quezon Avenue

One week ago, Carmina had pointed to Mom Violy there is a place to order her lechon. Mom Violy said, let's go there one day. Carmina was able to bring Mom Violy to  Elar's Lechon . The branch we went too was in Quezon Avenue which is close by. First step is to enter in their office facility to place your order.  The person inside will ask what you would like to order. Here is their price list: What they offer for Christmas in case you're interested in it. It is very easy to place your order those who are just walking in out of curiosity. Second Step: Go outside and hand in your order at the counter where you can see the lechon in front of you being chopped up on based on the weight you've made. The lechon will be placed in a box along with the lechon sauce inside an eco-bag. Mom Violy is very happy that she was able to buy her favorite Elar's Lechon. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your...