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Discover the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine at Ambers, where culinary delight meets budget-friendly dining.

Becky was the first one to introduce me to  Amber  where she brought pork barbeque and pancit . It has been a long time eating there. Carmina was craving for pork barbeque. I had suggested to Becky to dine in person at Ambers after picking her up at her home. Upon entering there weren't that many people more on take outs we had looked over the menu since the print was too small to read decided to take a picture and zoom it on my phone. Becky and Carmina decided to share five pieces of pork barbecue. Becky ordered carbonara , and I chose one to serve of rice. You can choose where to sit when dining inside Amber. There is a restroom available, but it does not provide toilet paper, and it is a unisex facility. If you have leftovers can ask for assistant to have it wrapped up for you. Becky also recommended to try their pichi pichi which had ordered for takeout bring it home to eat. After trying it at home very soft even if you put in the refrigerator and warm in the microwave th...

RI-O Jasmine Rice Snack Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese Made in Thailand

For someone who is not a rice person decided to try a snack made of Jasmine rice with flavored of Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese. All I can say the RI-O Jasmine Rice Snack is very addicting. I couldn't stop myself to eat. It is so good. RI-O Jasmine Rice Snack Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese Made in Thailand can be found in  Digital Dragon  Online Shop Shopee Philippines for PHP 105.00 ($2.10) 55 grams not including shipping and handling. Note: I am not selling or advertising for RI-O Jasmine Rice Snack Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese Made in Thailand and Digital Dragon Online Shop Shopee Philippines just found it when I had purchase my mom's chocolates from same seller.   Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.  

Fibisco Choco Mallows is my Filipino Version of Smores

Fibisco Choco Mallows is my Filipino version of smores that is already ready to eat. We don't need to heat up our marshmallow before we can have our chocolate and biscuits. We call this the lazy way but the best thing it taste the same.  In one box of Fibisco Choco Mallows are six individually wrapped in aluminum foil I usually place this in the refrigerator due to the climate in the Philippines away for the ants and other bugs not to go to your food? Digital Dragon Online Shop Shopee Philippines is where I had place my purchase for PHP 40.00 ($0.80) per box not including shipping and handling. The best part it wasn't melted when it had arrived. It was secured wrapped in a separated box with another box sent to my location. You can enjoy your Fibisco Choco Mallows any time of the day the best part it is inexpensive anyone can afford it other prices may vary depending where you have made your purchase. Note: I am not selling or advertising Fibisco Choco Mallows and ...

My Review on Jardin Cafe Mori Special Coffee Flavor Made in Korea

  I was looking for a different type of coffee to drink and came up finding Jardin Cafe Mori Special Coffee Flavor Made in Korea sold per box or individual pouch. I decided since I have never tried the Jardin Cafe Mori Special Coffee Flavor Made in Korea . I figured if I wanted to try a each of their flavors the best way is to buy individual pouch than buying a box of each sold PHP 370.00 ($7.40) for 12 packs. I didn't want to gamble per box what if I didn't like how it had taste. I would be stuck with it or give it away. I will explain how each one taste for you to know if you plan to try it yourself. Toffee nut Latte you can taste the nut that are small pieces in your toffee latte it is sweet but I love my coffee sweet no need to add anything just boiling water in your mug. Caramel Macchiato love the taste and sweet for me to drink in the morning just adding boiling water no need to add anything being a three and one. Cafe Mocha is for anyone who loves drinking moc...

Beryl's Assorted Milk Chocolate Almond, Hazelnut and Raisin Coated Made in Malaysia

Do you remember the post I made my mom craving for a certain milk chocolate that had almond, hazelnut and raisin from our previous travel diaries within the Asia Country? My mom had purchase a lot of chocolate during our trip when we had visited Malaysia and Indonesia last year. My mom was craving the exact same brand. My mom claims the milk chocolate is not sweet one reason why she favor to look for Beryl's Assorted Milk Chocolate Almond, Hazelnut and Raisin Coated. My mom's main concern if the milk chocolate be melted due it is summer in the Philippines. My mom is very lucky  Digital Dragon  Online Shop Shopee Philippines made sure it was very secure having it packed individually and was inside a box. My mom's Beryl's Assorted Milk Chocolate Almond, Hazelnut and Raisin Coated wasn't even melted look exactly in the picture when Digital Dragon Online Shop Shopee Philippines has it posted online for PHP 349.00 ($6.98) not including shipping and handling. Note: I am n...

Lotte Air Baked Potato Chips Sour Cream Onion Jennie's Pick

  I have wanted to try Lotte Air Baked Potato Chips Sour Cream Onion flavored that is one of Jennie's Pick from Black Pink a popular band in Korea. I was able to try their other product. Finally it was able when I made my purchase at Ceci Korean Grocery Store through Grab Mart application. The prices may vary in different sellers I got mine for PHP 105.00 ($2.10) per bag. The taste of Lotte Air Baked Potato Chips Sour Cream Onion is kind of sweet not the other sour cream and onion potato chips are salty. Being baked seems like the best choice to want a bag of chips for the day. To get your bag of Lotte Air Baked Potato Chips Sour Cream Onion click the link given:  Grab Mart Ceci Korean Grocery To read about their product that I was able to try:  Lotte Air Baked Potato Chips Note: I am not selling or advertising for Lotte Air Baked Potato Chips Sour Cream Onion and Ceci Korean Grocery Store just a place where I do my grocery. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmin...

Hunchos Tex- Mex Restaurant Philippines

  Hunchos Tex- Mex Restaurant  Philippines has a different way in putting their meals together. The reason why I say this is because they let you choose which type of meal you want from their menu being place in a separate plastic container being delivered to your location. For example: Beef Fajitas PHP 285.00 ($5.70) with beef, bell pepper, onion and mushroom.  Tortilla for Beef Fajitas Beef Carnitas PHP 285.00 ($5.70) with tender beef slices, braised with potatoes, bell pepper and served with Mexican rice or tortillas of your choice. Tortillas for Beef Carnitas Sauces on the side Beef Burrito PHP 215.00 ($4.30) it was pre-sliced wrapped in an aluminum foil with Mexican rice, beef, corn, lettuce, tomato, and (on the side cheese and sour cream). Looking forward in trying other meals off from their menu for you to view click here  Hunchos PH and see what you have in mind to order. Note: I am not selling or advertising for Hunchos  Tex- Mex Restaurant  P...

Deep Seaweed Collagen Eye Mask

Ever since I started using contact lens on my eyes I started getting eye bags underneath my eyes. People tell me it is also common for people who are beginning to age we tend to lose collagen in our face once we reach the age in our 30's.  I have done my research online and read about it in a lot of stories people have mentioned through video or beauty articles. Among anyone either men or women can also get these puffy eye bags on our face and temporary we can slowly remove it from our face by using any collagen eye mask. The tips I have gained from what I've read and watch is to wear the deep seaweed collagen mask three times a week. I have also seen celebrities use other expensive brands although the product works for the same purpose just depending on your skin type if you get an allergy reaction. There are sixty pieces per container of Deep Seaweed Collagen Eye Mask PHP 274.00 ($5.48) not including shipping and handling from  Queen & Dream  Online Shop Shopee Phil...

Limited Time Only Haitai Crispy Shrimp Chips

I love eating shrimp when I can and seeing these Haitai Crispy Shrimp Chips look very different to chips we normally see. I had decided to try Haitai Crispy Shrimp Chips being on sale for a limited time only at  Wang Mart Korean Grocery Store  in Quezon City, Philippines for PHP 82.00 ($1.64) not including delivery fee from the rider and tip by using Grab application. You can taste the salt from the Haitai Crispy Shrimp Chips it is very thin texture from shrimp chips that I have tried. It is not salty for a shrimp chip which is a plus for me. Note: I am not selling or advertising for Haitai Crispy Shrimp Chips and Wang Mart Korean Store in Quezon City, Philippines just a place I decided to do my grocery online.   Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Limited Time Offer Lotte Uying Chips

  For the shrimp and squid lover you can eat a chip that is combine with both seafood you can try Lotte Uying Chips made in Korea. The best part is shopping in one store through Grab application you can see what else you can purchase in one store to have it delivered to your location. Limited Time Offer Lotte Uying Chips was on sale came with two bags for PHP 86.00 ($1.72) 75 grams not including preparing your order and handling from  Wang Mart Quezon City  that carry all Korean products. Lotte Uying Chips look like an ordinary shrimp chip but the taste is different from the color thinking it would be spicy. Actually it is not you can taste the shrimp and squid to the flavor all combine together not bad for someone who loves both seafood. Note: I am not selling or advertising for Limited Time Offer Lotte Uying Chips and Wang Mart Korean Grocery Store in Quezon City, Philippines. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Th...

BTS Americano Cold Brew

Lucky me I decided to shop at Wang Mart Korean Grocery Store through Grab Mart app. I was able to glance and see that the BTS Americano Cold Brew was on sale buy one get one free. I've never tried their product but have seen it online. I decided to purchase the BTS Americano Cold Brew who wouldn't want to miss the bogo sale is what we call in the States. I am sure I can reuse the container having a BTS on the front is something cools for someone who loves their music. I was able to take a sip of the Americano since I am not a person who drinks it black. It is not bitter as what you would expect Americano coffee to taste like I was able to drink a portion of it. You have an option to add sugar and milk to the taste you want if you're like someone who doesn't drink their coffee black. Although they say black coffee is good for you I was able to drink it alone for the first time. The price of the BTS Americano Cold Brew PHP 108.00 ($2.16) for the promotion price although p...

Wang Mart Korean Grocery Store

  I decided to try a different Korean Grocery store where I was able to find it in Grab application is Wang Mart located at Holy Spirit, Philippines. They also provide ready to made dish to eat at your location. I decided to try their kimbab that came with a fork and soy sauce. The ingredient in kimbab is seaweed, rice, egg, ham, carrot, radish and imitation crab meat for PHP 140.00 ($2.80). My favorite is sweet potato marble known in Korea Gamja Jorim PHP 120.00 ($2.40). Every Korean Grocery Store all have different promotion on items that are new and of course I had purchase some soon I will post it once I have tried them all. Note: I am not selling or advertising for Wang Mart Korean Grocery Store. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Limited Edition Pocky Almond Milk Made in Japan

Anyone who is familiar in Pocky biscuits usually has items that comes only by the season. Those who come by get to try their new and favorite flavors when it becomes available in our area.  Limited Edition Pocky Almond Milk come into individual packages having two pieces of cookie inside for PHP 250.00 ($5.00) not including shipping and handling. You may also want to try Pocky Butter Rich Chocolate for PHP 250.00 ($5.00) not including shipping and handling. Sweet Marie Goodies  Online Shop Shopee Philippines has most of the products from Japan in case you miss their products you can find it here. Note: I am not selling or advertising for Pocky Almond Milk and Pocky Rich Chocolate both made in Japan from Sweet Marie Goodies. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.    

Limited Edition Kitkat Salt Lychee

Every time there is a new Kitkat made by Japan we want to grab a bag just to see what it will taste like and being a Limited Edition it doesn't last to have to wait for it to leave without trying Salt Lychee. The packages will look like this having individual packs inside of eleven pieces.  Mine had arrived melted due to the humid weather in the Philippines and from the export leaving the sellers location.  No matter if the Kitkat Salt Lychee had arrived melted it still taste what it says in the package being sweet and taste the salt and lychee all combined together. Being my favorite fruit didn't mind how it looked. To grab you're bag before it runs out I had purchase it at  Sweet Marie Goodies  Online Shop Shopee Philippines to get products made in Japan. The price is PHP 280.00 ($5.60) not including shipping and handling. Note: I am not selling or advertising for Limited Edition Kitkat Salt Lychee and Sweet Marie Goodies. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lif...

New Selecta Mochi Ku with Vanilla Ice-Cream

  The month of February has ended and I never had a bite of mochi during our Chinese New Year. To end the month I decided to try Selecta Mochi Ku with Vanilla Ice-Cream inside. I made my purchase by using Grab app on my phone to have it delivered to my home. The price for Selecta Mochi Ku is PHP 43.00 ($0.86) two pieces inside per pack. The vanilla is inside the mochi look like this when you open up the package. Selecta Mochi Ku are bite size. It is very soft on the texture on the outside and cold on the inside with the vanilla ice-cream.  The price is worth it having to be able to eat two pieces. For your reference you may check the website of  https://www.selectaphilippines.com/home.html  to see what ice-cream you would like to try. Note: I am not selling and advertising Selecta Mochi Ku just wanted to try it due it is summer in the Philippines. Subscribe @ Facebook Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Helping seniors without Your Reach

Helping seniors without Your Reach The reason why I say helping seniors without your reach when you hear from your mom her best friend had an accident in her home. There is no one living with her and you worry for her the person who considers you just like a daughter she doesn't have. Remember I've mentioned to you I have mothers who are not blood related and feel I am like their adopted daughter. I am honor for that and reason why I worry for them being far from me to help them. I have close friends who are like my family we are not blood related. We've come far to be a family since we've known each other since my college years. My friend lives in the same area of my Aunt who needs assistance. The best part they met each other they are not completely strangers. My friend had offered on her day off to help to run errands and accompany to her doctor's appointment. I mentioned it to my Aunt and she was grateful for our suggestion I gave her a phone number to contact m...

Ways of seniors to Water their Garden by Themselves

Due to my mom being a senior citizen and having no assistance when she is doing her gardening in her terrace. I asked my mom does she want to use a watering kettle to water her plants rather than going back and forth getting water in her home. My mom has no access of using a hose due she is living in a condominium. I asked my mom what she has been using to water her plants. My mom said she just goes back and forth using a tabu (large cup). I went ahead and started giving my options how she doesn't need to go repeat enter her home and going to her terrace to get water. My mom had two choices to either use a watering kettle or bucket that had a lid to leave in her terrace.  I realize my mom is old and she won't be able to carry a heavy amount of water to bring back and forth. If my mom had a bucket to put her water and leave it in her terrace it seems easier to do it this way. I was able to find a seller to get the needs of my mom for her gardening that she loves to do during her...

How to Delete a Photo Album in Facebook

  Out of the blue you decide to check your Facebook and you come across reading a message from someone who had post asking for help unsure how to delete something that is a shock to them to figure out how to do it. I sent a PM asked what they needed help on rather than letting other people know what mistakes they had made. To people who have no knowledge what one click can do is a minute can make someone who look at what they have post has gone to the public. They make a mistake just by accident not meaning to post everything on their gallery from their phone, camera and computer. I had screenshot giving instruction just what I will teach you here. First Step: Click the album you want to delete Click the 3 dots on the right where I have an arrow pointing at it in the screenshot. Second Step: Click Delete shown in the screenshot Third Step: Click Delete Album just what you see in the screenshot and everything will no longer show in your Facebook. Anyone can learn how to do it based ...