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See Iloilo’s best landmarks up close this January — history, culture, and photo-perfect moments.

Mom Violy, Tita Edna and Carmina have never been to Iloilo . Tita Edna suggested using her Philippine Airlines mileage to deduct 9,000 miles for a round trip to Iloilo and pay taxes of about 3,000 pesos ($50.85). Mom Violy and Carmina decided to do the same. Two weeks later, we learned Bacolod was recently hit by a typhoon, leaving fewer places to visit, so we changed our plans to stay in Iloilo, paying an additional 2,057 pesos ($34.86) for January 6–9, with Tita Edna leaving one day earlier on January 8, 2026.  Tita Edna told us that she has a friend Beth who can pick us up from the airport. Uniparentally plans had changed since her friend Beth and son could no longer tour us around, we decided to find ways to get around hire someone else. Jerson had picked us from One Madison Place where we had stayed during our vacation with the hours Mom Violy had requested. The first day we went to drive one hour and thirty minutes to reach  Miagao Church . We drove to our next destin...
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Carmina's Tips How to Cure Skin Allergies

Ever experience having hives or rashes on your skin well not a good way. It can be very itchy occur most of the time before you've taken a shower. I have a difficult time sleeping due the feeling you want to scratch it off. Although I notice the rash begins to spread. For me it is only temporary imagine the people who deal with it all most their whole life. In the beginning I didn't consult anyone about it started off using hydrocortisone cream thinking it would go away.  Mom Violy kept saying it is only a bug bite.  Mom Violy suggested to use a blow dry when it begins to get itchy something she does to herself.  I tried it didn't quite work for me and didn't feel like putting heat on my skin. I started taking allergy medicine it would go away but comes back the itchy feeling on your arm and legs. I started feeling uneasy. I had message my cousin Mariles who is a dermatologist and sent a picture how it looks. I explained that I had a bug bite and when I would scratch it...
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Leftover Vegetable Fritter Udon Cabbage Soup Recipe

After eating my air fryer vegetable fritters, I felt my mouth was too dry. I needed something else to add to my meal. I came up with vegetable fritters udon cabbage soup to fill me up.  Vegetable Fritters Udon Cabbage Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Pack of Udon Noodles 3/4 - Cup of Cabbage (shredded) 2 Cups - Water 1 - Vegetable Stock Cube (any brand) 1 - Thumb size garlic (thinly sliced) 1 - Tbsp. Garlic (minced) Leftover vegetable fritters Cooking: In a small pot pour small amount of oil add garlic, garlic and sauté until half cooked add the cabbage, water once boiling add the vegetable stock cube and udon noodles.  On the top of the soup can just add your leftover vegetable fritters. If you want can also had some sunny side up egg or hardboiled egg. (optional)  Recipe on my  Vegetable Fritters  those who would like to cook it at their location.  NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank yo...
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Mom Violy's Favorite Verde Lasagna at A Mano

Mom Violy wanted to eat at A Mano this time she was craving for the vegetable eggplant lasagna.  Carmina had informed Mom Violy there is a new branch that recently opened inside Gateway 2, Cubao Quezon City. Mom Violy and Carmina was in the car when I saw  A Mano  outside Gateway 2.  There is a driveway where you can be dropped off and the parking is near Shopwise Grocery Store. Upon entering you will ride the escalator to the ground floor on the right-hand side is A Mano Restaurant.  There is a choice to dine inside the restaurant or outside. We had received some breadsticks while waiting for our meal to be served. The server had informed Mom Violy it will take thirty minutes to prepare her food.  Carmina had ordered Spinach Ravioli it is my second time eating this dish. Mom Violy wasn't able to finish her Verde Eggplant Lasagna. She was able to take it out being packed up inside with a paper bag. Just in case you want to see our first experience dining on...
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Carmina's Air Fryer Vegetable Fritters Recipe

Carmina cannot eat any seafood in her meal right now. I've decided to make vegetable fritters it will be the same concept. Carmina will be using a different batter in which one of my friends had informed me what they use to make fritters. Right now, I am not allowed to fry any food my way is to cook my meal is using the air fryer.  Carmina's Air Fryer Vegetable Fritters Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Medium Size Sweet potato (peel and grate) 2 - Cup of Squash (peel and grate) 1/2 Cup - All Purpose Flour  2 - Large Eggs (well beaten) 1/2 Cup - Japanese Breadcrumbs Black Pepper (based on taste) Salt (based on taste) Olive Oil Optional:  You can add other vegetables in your fritters I only used what I had off hand in my kitchen.  Preparing the Batter: Combine all the ingredients together and mix well. Air Fryer: Use a 3/4 cup measuring cup scoop it place on air fryer pan flatten with a fork. Spray some olive oil on top of the vegetable fritter. Do this to each one that fits in...
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