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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Carmina's Late Lunch Vegetable Cream Chowder from Old Baguio Cafe, Quezon City, Philippines

Carmina doesn't need to go to Baguio City to get some fresh vegetables. All she needs to do is purchase food that is ready to eat. Carmina went looking for vegetables soup for her meal. Carmina decided to order vegetable cream chowder from  Old Baguio Cafe . I had placed my order through Grab Food Delivery arrived with a brown paper bag and inside a plastic container it was sealed up no spillage.  The vegetable cream chowder was still hot placing it in a bowl.  It has bread floating on the vegetable chowder soup. The price of the cream vegetable chowder soup 250.00 pesos ($4.55) not including delivery fee. The serving is big enough to fill me the whole day. It was very good not to worry not eating any seafood in your cream chowder. I am on a challenge staying away from any meat or shellfish.  It depends on if you're a type of person if you eat a lot or someone like me can get full easily. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to l...

Potato Salad with Asparagus and Carrots Recipe

Last week I went grocery shopping and purchase some vegetables planning to make some chicken afritada, chicken curry and other dishes with meat. All a sudden I had skin allergies and was told to stay away from any meat and fish we have to figure what we can cook out of our meal. I was informed by my cousin Mariles not to eat any food that is fried. I don't have access of a oven in the house.  I have to think what I can eat with my vegetables. Carmina decided to make potato salad with asparagus and carrots. I didn't want to eat the carrots raw. I boiled it along with my potatoes, and asparagus. Potato Salad with Asparagus and Carrots Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Small Carrot (peel and chopped into cubes) 1 - Large Potato (peel and chopped into cubes) 6 Pieces - Asparagus (chopped into cubes) 1/2 - Small Onion (chopped) Mayo (any brand) Black Pepper (based on your taste) Salt (based on your taste) Cooking Instructions: In a small pot add water and the vegetables potatoes, carrots and ...