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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...

Yoshinoya Restaurant

The first time I tried Yoshinoya was in Japan while traveling with my family during a white Christmas . You don’t have to travel to Japan to enjoy Yoshinoya; you can simply order it through Grab and have it delivered right to your doorstep. California Maki is a favorite at any Japanese restaurant, typically served in four pieces as shown in the picture above. One of their popular dishes is Gyudon Beef , a rice bowl available in various sizes. You can check their menu for options. https://www.yoshinoya.com.ph/ Chicken Teriyaki with vegetables Jumbo A Beef and Chicken comes in a serving plate when it arrives in your home. Those who haven't been to Japan can still be able to try Yoshinoya no need to fly. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe button for free. Thank you for the support.  

Hang Ten Boiler

  In 2019, I visited my family in California , and during our trip, we went to Hang Ten Boiler, which had just opened. My sister tried to make a reservation, but they didn’t allow it, so we walked in and waited to be seated. The wait turned out to be absolutely worth it. In every seafood restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of dishes prepared by Hang Ten Broiler , and if you have a family member who doesn’t eat seafood, there are other options available on their menu. My family love to explore on seafood dishes and you may refer to their menu what you would like to order from  Hang Ten Boiler . NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Mexicali Restaurant in the Philippines

You have a family member who had decided to order Mexicali without you knowing has place an order for you to eat. The food arrives you have no choice to try what the family order for you. I really don't like people ordering for me ahead of time especially the family member cannot read your mind. Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) Burrito for PHP 279.00 ($5.58). Chicken Enchilada my favorite when it comes to Mexican food for PHP 309.00 ($6.18).  When you crave for Mexican food you can place your order from Mexicali in the Philippines you may refer to their menu:  https://www.facebook.com/mexicaliphilippines . Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Mexicali Restaurant in the Philippines just a place where a family member had ordered. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Snack Hut

  Its payday and you know what that means you have extra cash to give yourself a treat for the hard work you've done. Everyone wants to have a treat when you have had a tough day or you feel you deserve yourself something that is good enough on a summer heat in the Philippines. It has been extremely humid these days since the month of April is approaching and to us summer is already here. To cool off is to drink something cold and I was able to find a Rootbeer Float and Lychee Fruity Shake to match well with your French fries at Snack Hut. Rootbeer Float pick your side from Thirsty PHP 60.00 ($1.20) or Super Thirsty PHP 80.00 ($1.60) Rootbeer Float is one my favorite soda with vanilla ice cream. Lychee Fruity Shake Thirsty PHP 85.00 ($1.70) or Super Thirsty PHP 95.00 ($1.90). Lychee Fruity Shake remind me a slushy type of drink really quench your thirst. Bacon Cheddar PHP 185.00 ($3.70) remind me of eating a baked potato but the French fries version. Of course we don't want to ...

Southern Valley Whole Kernel Corn made in the USA

I have been craving to eat corn and since I can't find it being in a cob why not eat it the frozen way. Corn is my favorite vegetable it can be cooked up in alternative ways. My favorite way to eat corn is just too warm it in the microwave and adds some butter the simple way. My other favorite is the  Filipino Corn Soup  the way Manang V cooks it. My mom had cooked it when I was young  Gulliver's Creamed Corn . Anyone's favorite adding all leftover in your meal  fried rice . Add in your  salad  the healthy way. We can be creative with our corn and add it along our food in the way you want to eat it for that day. I had purchase Southern Valley Whole Kernel Corn from Metro Mart through S&R for PHP 110.00 ($2.20) 1 kg. Not bad for the price not including handling and fee to the delivery person. Yes you got that right it is product from the USA which is cool for me living in the Philippines. During my visit in California, I would eat corn during Memori...

Aice Ice Cream

From the weather being humid during our summer season we cannot hesiette to eat some ice-cream. I decided to try something new to try with a variety of different flavors that Aice ice cream has to offer. I had purchase Aice Ice Cream through Grab application at Kabayan's Gotohan & Kainan in Kamuning Market. Aice Ice Cream Mango Slush PHP 25.00 Aice Ice Cream Choco Cookies PHP 32.00 Aice Ice Cream Strawberry Cream PHP 25.00 ($0.50) Aice Ice Cream Milk Stick PHP 15.00 ($0.30) Aice Ice Cream Coffee Crispy PHP 20.00 ($0.40) Aice Ice Cream Choco Stick PHP 26.00 ($052) Aice Ice Cream Milk Melon PHP 17.00 ($0.34) Aice Ice Cream Mochi Chocolate PHP 17.00 ($0.34) Aice Ice Cream Mochi Vanilla PHP 20.00 ($0.40) Aice Ice Cream Strawberry Cone PHP 25.00 ($0.50) Aice Avocado Ice Cream Sundae PHP 32.00 ($0.64) Aice Strawberry Cup PHP 32.50 ($0.65) Aice Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae PHP 32.00 ($0.64) Aice Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae PHP 32.00 ($0.64) To find the story about Aice Ice Cream click t...

New Package Golden Chopstick Somai

For two months I have been calling where I use to purchase my Golden Chopstick Somai the phone keeps ringing at Smart & Fresh Grocery Store. While I was ordering from Metro Mart through S&R I was able to find the Golden Chopstick Somai with a new package. The price has increase due to everything being expensive during pandemic and everyone needing an income the only thing that sell is food. No matter how much it is the Golden Chopstick Somai is worth its price being PHP 349.00 ($6.98) for twenty pieces 600 grams. You can find my recipes I have written in the past about Golden Chopstick to click at my link given: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2019/11/golden-chopstix-siomai-and-wanton.html NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you.  

Carmina's Evaluation Bob Cut Hair vs. Long Hair

  Carmina's comparison based from having a bob hair cut and long hair is something I realize on my own. Bob Hairstyle Comparison : Having bob hairstyle half of your life you we’re so use to just keeping the same type of cut every time you have decided to have a trim. I would have my neck shaved every time I had a haircut. I was told my hairline is long on my neck. After taking a shower I would put argan oil before blow dries it after 15 minutes. The only difference the curls on the ends would stick out if I didn't blow dry right away. I would need to use a blow dryer and hair strengthener iron to maintain my hair. I would wear a barrette on my hair in order my hair not going to my face when I would eat my meals. Or I would put cream gel on my hair just to keep my hair off my face. Long Hair Comparison : There we’re times of my life I wanted to grow out my hair for a peak moment when I wanted to change my hairstyle but always return back into the same bob cut over ...

Job at 50 Years and Up

Job at 50 Years and Up To the factor age 50 years old is consider as a senior citizen in some countries example the Philippines. I know the fact in the United States when I was working there was no problem to get a job in the age of 50 and up. Most people at that age go toward working for a department store into sales associates, cashier and inside the fitting room. Or there are people who work inside doing clerical work in a office of some sort. Did you know when you're age 50 in the Philippines it is the opposite? It is harder to get a job especially if you're experience most companies would prefer to hire people age in the 30's that are capable to catch up and learn right away. I guess I never really had to think of that because there was always a job handed to me from family members and friends. I do remember when I was younger in the California when I was applying for a job the first time how it was during an interview process was always an introduction who you we'...

Friendship Changes You've Become a Blogger

  Friendship Changes You've Become a Blogger What happen when you're friends are less active keeping in touch with you? Have you've ever encountered a friend you've emailed or try to get a hold of them?  You reach a dead end you hear nothing from them and you've become curious what ever happened between you and them. Why the person cut you lose without letting you know what really happened to your friendship? I am looking back at my old pictures taken year 2019 thinking what happen to a friend you knew since high school. How everything began to change when you started to be a blogger? Did you ever think someone like Carmina can lose a lot of friends just want you decided to do with your life? Life in the pandemic you realize a lot of factors in your surrounding how friends you have known a long time tend to drift away from you. You have other friends who tend to hibernate and reconnect from you once they are preparing to communicate. You are expe...

Sugar Bowl Bakery Apple Fritters in S&R

  Apple Fritters remind me a donut that my brother in-law loves to order when we get the chance to stop by a donut shop in California. Every time I am in town my brother in-law has a box of apple fritters and having to miss out this year not able to travel. I had decided to order through S&R having the same taste made through Sugar Bowl Bakery made in the USA. It gave back memories of my travel ventures. I had place my order through Metro Mart to order my apple fritters in S&R which is like a Costco in the United States. They sell imported goods coming from different countries the advantages you don't need to be a member just a fee to pay to be delivered to your home. You may have seen the price of PHP 199.50 ($3.99) for four pieces with an expiration date on the container giving you time to consume it before April 2, 2021. I have tried other products made by Sugar Bowl Bakery that was given by my sister when she visits us in the Philippines one reason I know about their pr...

U.S Famous Beef Hotdog from Landers Central

Just like in a ball game we end up ordering some hotdog sandwiches to eat for your snack or meal. You feel like eating American food in the Philippines you can place your order in Landers Central served with mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish and ketchup called U.S. Famous Beef Hotdog for PHP 149.00 ($2.98). I had requested to place my mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish and ketchup on the side prevent it getting soggy being delivered to your location through Grab application. The U.S Famous Beef Hotdog gave me memories back in my hometown. You can also read what other food I have purchase through Landers Central in Balintawak Branch by clicking my stories: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/12/lets-go-to-bronx-new-york-city-to-grab.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/12/lets-go-to-spain-to-get-snack-from-my.html NOT SPONSORED.   Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.  

Omakase - Grab Kitchen in Sampaloc, Philippines

Carmina loves eating Japanese food and wanting to eat something healthy with salmon and some vegetables I was able to find what she was eyeing for at Omakase Grab Kitchen in Sampaloc. Carmina found Salmon Vegetable Gyoza PHP 230.00 ($4.60). The salmon vegetable gyoza was my first time ordering it and I really liked how it taste with the sauce to dip it with something to look forward the next time I place another order. I decided to eat it with Salmon Fried Rice in a Cup PHP 100.00 ($2.00). I was surprise the portion was big enough to eat it the next day. I am a light eater most of my left over are eaten for the following day. The salmon fried rice match well with my salmon gyoza both taste well together. My family member had ordered the following being a chicken lover is Tori Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) PHP 265.00 ($5.30) with match sauce to dip. My family member is a beef lover had ordered the Gyudon PHP 360.00 comes with Japanese rice. My family member loves the Torikatsudon PHP...