Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

  Those who have visited Japan know how much they can miss Hokkaido ice cream . But you don’t need to fly to Japan to enjoy it—there’s a spot in Greenhill's , in the new GH area extension , where you can get it. Just find Yabu House of Katsu , and outside there’s a walk-up counter where you can line up and order your ice cream. The prices are reasonable for the chocolate crumble sundae is 150.00 pesos ($2.54). Carmina had ordered the Kuromitsu Boba Sundae for 170.00 pesos ($2.88). Everyone enjoyed their ice cream, with no long wait since it’s prepared right away. The Hokkaido ice cream isn’t too sweet, making you want more every time you shop at Greenhill’s Shopping Center. NOT SPONSORED. Check out my channel @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube  and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank you for the support.

Just happened to crave for sweets began searching at the Grab Food application on my phone. I had typed donuts, and everything had appeared. While I was scrolling down looking to see what donuts available saw P. Donuts was checking to see what they had available since it was five o'clock.  In the Philippines people usually order donuts apart of their snacks. Checking out the prices saw half box of glazed donuts sold for 120.00 pesos ($2.07) seems affordable to those who are in a budget. I got curious and started adding donuts in my cart. I grew up in California my favorite was always a donut shaped like a cinnamon roll. They have one called the Glazed Cinnadon for 25.00 pesos ($0.43) per piece.  Of course, we have our favorite during our childhood with Smores and Oreo donuts. Smores donuts are 40.00 pesos ($0.69) per piece.  Oreo donuts are 35.00 pesos ($0.60) per piece.  Prices may be different when you enter inside P. Donuts in person. Watch my video to see ho...

Carmina notice in the Philippines the weather climate is changing. People say when it is hot a way to cool us down is to drink something refreshing. I didn't quite have any fresh fruits off hand. Although I did have some watermelon fruit jelly that I had purchased recently placing in the refrigerator.  I had a canned of lychee. I was planning to make something else with it. I didn't have all the ingredients I wanted to make.  I made some ice place in the freezer in order for me to create a new recipe for myself. Watermelon Fruit Jelly with Lychee Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Pack of Watermelon Fruit Jelly (any brand) 1- Can of Lychee with syrup (any brand) Ice Preparing: All you need to do is add all ingredients in a drinking glass by add three pieces of watermelon fruit jelly by removing it out of the container, add three pieces of lychee, ice and repeat the same ingredients by layering it on top complete your drinking glass. The last step is pouring the lychee syrup and eat it wi...

Carmina asked around where we can get some coffee inside Fishermall. Someone suggested to try Barista located at the ground floor located across from the Christmas tree decorations. Becky asked, Carmina to assist her reading the menu since the print was too small.  Carmina asked, the person what is their best seller. The person said on the cold beverages it is Sapporo.  Becky decided to get the Iced Caramel Macchiato.  Ate Cynthia wanted the Matcha being cold beverages. Becky asked, Carmina what is that you want. I said, I'll pass because if I drink coffee in the late afternoon. I won't be able to sleep. Ate Cynthia said, next time around she'll ask for less ice. She said, the matcha taste it is the powdered version. Becky enjoyed her drink with any complaints.  NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina was busy taking video of the Gallery Food Hall inside Fishermall.  Ate Cynthia was looking for something to eat. She saw a cart of  Lil Orbits Mini Donuts . Becky said, one of her officemates brought some at the office and didn't know where they had purchase it. Now she knows after reading how much it would cost for a dozen and half dozen mini donuts. Becky asked, Ate Cynthia and Carmina what flavor we wanted. We both said, cinnamon.  Becky was the opposite wanted chocolate flavor. Too bad they had no beverages served at Lil Orbits Mini Donuts for the craving of coffee Becky wanted. Those who have a senior card or pwd can be used at Lil Orbits Mini Donuts. They only offer one discount cards. The donuts are good very tiny so if you want to have some for yourself. I suggest buying one dozen for yourself. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

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...

Day before Mother's Day Carmina brought Mom Violy to Estrel's Caramel Cake located in 54 Scout Tobias.  Carmina had informed Mom Violy she'll just order it in person, yet she had refused.  The salesperson said, they are sold out on the caramel cake and informed us to just place an order after Mother's Day since they are busy. Mom Violy wasn't sure if she wanted to eat a cake by herself. Mom Violy's daughter in the United States asked her what she wanted for Mother's Day gift. Mom Violy said, she wanted Estrel's Caramel Cake Mother's Day. My sister had message me asking me to order the Estrel's Caramel Cake. I had ordered online on their website  Estrel's Caramel Cakes .  I had placed the order for the smallest size available for the price of one thousand pesos through via-payment Gcash. Filling up the form asking for full name, address, date needed, time to pick up in person and email address. I had received an email letting me know it has be...

Mom Violy felt she needed something cold to drink. The only place Mom Violy likes to drink is beverages from Starbucks. Carmina felt she deserves something to drink. Carmina notice Starbuck has a new Summer Out Loud Cantaloupe Cream Frappuccino. It is actually delicious if you're into something sweet and into fruits of cantaloupe. 😋 NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina was able to enter inside  Shin Mikana Farmers  located near Farmers Market, Cubao, Quezon City corner where they sell the fresh fruits. Those who love to eat Japanese food they have a restaurant on top while the grocery store is on the first floor. There is a staircase on the back to enter through and place your order with Japanese dishes from the menu. Carmina just went inside to look around and see what I can purchase. I've already seen their Facebook Page. I already knew what I was interested yet I came across from the freezer saw Imuraya Ice cream. Pick from the following  Azuki Bar Flavor, Uji Kintoki Matcha Flavor and Milk Kintoki Flavor all has red bean inside. The price is 55.00 pesos ($1.02) each ice cream. It is great because it is summer in the Philippines. I am sure there are a lot of people a fan of red bean can surely enjoy this dessert to cool them off. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel a place to look, discover and ...

Carmina decided to purchase Apple Custard Danish while we had access to enter inside the Baguio Country Club with Mom Lolet. I had share this with Mary Ann and Weng for breakfast for my birthday breakfast.  I decided to buy Mom Violy's favorite Banana Bread and Carrot Bread sharing with each other. My favorite is the banana bread not too sweet. If you're into nuts the carrot bread is for you. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for baked goods sold at the Bakery inside Baguio Country Club. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina needed a picker upper to wake up.  Carmina decided to order from  Joe Mama's Coffee & Donuts located in Marikina. I just ordered through Grab Food from my phone. Carmina had her eyes on the Strawberry 'N' Cream and Blueberries 'N' Cream. I had purchased 1 Box of Assorted with Plain their Classic without any filling and 1 Coffee Filling for PHP 420.00 ($7.64). The disadvantages are that the filling only reaches 1/4 of the donut and remaining reaching the middle is the classic version. The donut is not sweet without any filling.  If they had filled up the Strawberry 'N' Cream and Blue Berries 'N' Cream I would have liked it. Family member wanted to try their 22 oz. Iced Salted Caramel for PHP 190.00 ($3.45) and 16 oz. Iced Mocha for PHP 190.00 ($3.45) not including delivery and tip to the rider. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Assorted Donuts and Iced Beverages from Joe Mama's Coffee & Donuts from Marikina, Philippi...

Long time ago Auntie Glory had informed Mom Violy and Carmina a place to purchase suman coming from Bulacan. I remember Rosalie didn't have a store they only sold outside their home where an open lot was open with a land with grass to park your car. Years later they had a store and expanded yet we still continue to purchase our Filipino desserts and home cooked meals. The only thing you need to do is re-heat the Liang for PHP 107.00 ($1.95) removing it and transfer to a serving bowl.  Rosalie also served other cooked meals such as Dinuguan, Mendo, Embutido and many more. I only eat the Liang putting in a cooler when I have it in my car. Carmina purchased something new to try is their Ginataang Bilo Bilo for PHP 80.00 ($1.45). Very delicious can be eaten cold or re-heated depend upon you. Manang V requested for kutsinta for herself for PHP 75.00 ($1.36). Carmina had purchased a plate size kutsinta with munggo for PHP 180.00 ($3.27). Carmina forgot to take a picture of the plate foun...

Carmina woke up in the morning finding out she has 2K followers. She was very happy and wanted to celebrate in a simple way. To give you confidence and treasure the moment Carmina decided to treat herself for donuts she has craved for a very long time. Something I have seen on social media are mochi donuts. I've tried these types of donuts before, yet it is my first time purchasing from  Chido  located in Marikina. It is known to be the Hawaiian inspired mochi donut. Carmina had placed an order from Grab Food for 1- Premium (Box of 6) Mochi Donuts in flavors Hazel Nut, Coco the Rabbit, Black Sesame, Oreo, Blueberry and Peanut. The price is PHP 398.00 ($7.11). 1- Classic (Box of 6) flavors of two each Churros, Half Glazed, and Poi (Taro Glazed) for PHP 298.00 ($5.32) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. The best part it is not too sweet. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chido Mochi Donuts from Marikina, Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmi...