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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Missing quality time? Lunch with Dad at East Ocean Seafood is the answer.

Carmina's dad had informed her that he would like to have a meal. Carmina's dad decided to treat her for lunch at  East Ocean Seafood Restaurant . Upon entering in the back of the parking lot there is an entrance the server will ask how many we are. Seating at a table handling out the menu to look and decide upon what we'll order. Carmina had informed her dad that Papa Ping's favorite is Mongolian beef decided to make it as our meal. Carmina's favorite has always been honey with walnuts. We had ordered yang chow fried rice. Dad wanted me to have my favorite sesame seeds Lotus for dessert. We had leftovers Carmina brought it home for Papa Ping to eat for his dinner. It was a happiness moment to be able have a meal with my dad. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  for free future updates. Thank you for your support.

Join us on a heartwarming journey as we visit Auntie Hermie's house, filled with stories of a lifetime.

Friendship draws family to connect with each other distance when you don't realize a lot has changed. Many friendships last for a long time yet we never know what someone is experiencing once you see them face to face. Yesterday after visiting Auntie Hermie at her home made me see the life, she lived alone in her home. It was sad for me to see a person who didn't quite recognized you when the moment she had opened her door. The memories in my head where Auntie was the joyful person who was very talkative. Seeing her after three years later she was the timid and opposite person who didn't seem herself. I know a lot of seniors live alone in their homes in California although never knew it would look this way. Being a daughter always there for Mom Violy made me realized how much an impact had encounter being sad how Auntie Hermie was living. Life from someone else home is a shock. I had hugged Auntie Hermie helped her out with phone so we can connect with each other. I remembe...

Auntie Lilian Recommends Satomi Sushi in Fremont, California

  Mom Violy had called her friend Lilian if she was free to have lunch while we're in town visiting California. Mom Violy informed her best friend she'll be within her area on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Mom Violy had arranged a time where to meet each other. Carmina droved Mom Violy to the meeting spot at eleven in the morning. Mom Violy wanted to eat at a restaurant found out later it no longer exists. Carmina asked Auntie Lilian if she can recommend a Japanese restaurant. Auntie Lilian said why don't you just ride with me and we can have lunch within my area where often eat with my family. Auntie Lilian had informed us about  Satomi Sushi . Upon entering the server had informed us we are the first customer let us decide where we would like to be seated handed us the menu. I asked Auntie Lilian what food she can suggest to us and said try the bento meals. Mom Violy ordered her chicken teriyaki includes salad, California maki sushi, tempura, Japanese rice and miso soup. Carmina ...