Seven years ago my mom had visit dubai with her friends and during her vacation she had purchase some dates for her giveaway to her friends. Carmina's mom called up daughter asking if she can ask a relative to purchase her some dates that she was able to eat from Dubai. Carmina didn't know how to ask her mom's friend for a favor rather than doing what her mom asked her to do. I decided to look for it online at Shopee Philippines to see if I can find what dates my mom wanted to eat.  My mom couldn't remember how it had looked or the brand she has tried before it seems harder to ask someone a favor being clueless. In my theory if we can purchase it online from the Philippines who have their access of products made of Saudi Arabia might as well do it ourselves. I really don't like asking favors from people because it will haunt you later for them to do the same to you. Carmina sent pictures of fruit dates my mom was asking for in her Facebook messenger a wa...

  The Minions are back in Mc Donald's by getting their promotion is trying their Minions Combo with Garlic Cheddar Mc Flavored Fries with Banana Caramel Shake. Carmina has friends who tell her she is cute and she is like a kid at heart who loves to act silly. She may be older than them but when you see Carmina within the crowd of people she can blend in and not realize how old she is. That is the benefit of looking young at heart and born with a baby face where you go you get carded. Do you think I can pass up a Happy Meal at Mc Donald's? Probably if you had order it being delivered to your home with no questions if there was really a kid living in your home. Rather than getting the Happy Meal that any kid would want Carmina didn't want to pass up on the Minions Combo with Garlic Cheddar Mc Flavored Fries with Banana Caramel Shake for PHP 155.00 ($3.10). The Banana Caramel Shake taste like a banana sundae with caramel on top when we're once a kid who ate it in the ice c...

One week ago my mom was telling me she wanted to have a box shipped out from the United States asking my cousin to purchase some of her belongings. My mom was asking me to search for some dates that is from Saudi. I figure why does my mom have to wait till my cousin purchase the dates from the United States and still have to wait for it to arrive taking at least one month depending if there is cargo services. My mom couldn't remember the brand of the dates she wanted to try all she can remember her brother had bought it for her before and she had liked it. Carmina went ahead started looking for the dates in the Shopee Philippines application on her phone. Carmina began sharing the pictures to her mom via-Facebook Messenger in order for her mom to decide which ones she wanted her daughter to purchase for her. Carmina's mom was able to find one she wanted to try for herself. Carmina remember her mom asking to find some Raisins for her macaroni salad she wanted to make at home. Fi...

It's almost one year I last ordered food from Sushi Nori. The second time round I was able to try something new a sushi that all my favorites inside salmon and ebi tempura what they call the premium sushi in the menu. If you want to try the Lava Sushi it is an experience it can be hard to put all in your mouth if you have a small mouth you can slice it in the middle. I've never tried a sushi like this for and someone who is into Japanese food it was an amazing experience. The Lava Sushi had arrived in a small carton after I had transferred it to a plate that is when I was able to see how it had really looked seeing the tail of the ebi and the salmon on the second picture. By the way the Lava Sushi is deep fried to keep everything in tack and it is available at UP Town Center Branch where I had mined delivered through Grab application for PHP 369.00 ($7.38). If you have a family member who only eats other Japanese dishes you will come across the same from them who don't like...

Carmina and her mom's favorite chips are made of jackfruit which in Tagalog is Langka. Only difference is has been dried up to preserve its flavor made in Vietnam in a pouch called Vinamit Jackfruit Chips a place Carmina and her mom have traveled in the past. It is crunchy, shape of slices of jackfruits you would see if they we're fresh. Carmina was able to make her purchase from  Vietna Mart  Online Shopee Philippines for PHP 145.00 ($2.90) 100g not including shipping and handling. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for  Vinamit Jackfruit Chips and Vietna Mart just a place I had shopped for Vietnamese products. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Did you know there is an artichoke tea? Carmina didn't know there was an artichoke tea that exists for someone who loves to eat it as a vegetable. Had no clue there was a artichoke tea version sold in the Philippines made from Vietnamese Artichoke Tea Vinh Tien Atiso. Carmina only found out when she had started missing the artichoke in the bottle that she can only have access to eating it in the Philippines. Carmina had search in Shopee Philippines where she would purchase her imported goods in order to eat what she miss the most from where she grew up in the United States. List of artichoke came out as Carmina was scrolling down her list of artichoke that is when she found the Vietnamese Artichoke Tea Vinh Tien Atiso. She began reading what we're the benefits when you drink it. Carmina was amazed it can cure a lot from a person who has no medical condition wanted to try and see what it would taste like. Carmina decided to place her order from  Vietna Mart  Online Shopee Phili...

  Two days ago I was talking to my friend and she had mentioned to me she woke up having a dream. In her dream she was a successful lawyer and when she woke up she felt her current job had no challenge to push her forward in looking into her work daily. Do you think it is too late to go back to college when you’re in the half of a century? Does anyone you know have place themselves to school at an old age? My friend felt she wanted to go back to school even if she had counted how many years it would take when she would graduate. Sometimes in our life we choose a major that we’re unsure what type we wanted and only went based on who we’re dating during our college years. We never consider or look ahead to see what we’re actually good at when we’re young. Or who knows we had parents who had meddle in our own career choices saying you’re not good at that field. Either way we reach a turning point in our career where there is no challenge and direction to go forward. ...

The meaning of Bella Vita is good life but when you're drinking from Vita Bella Bubble Drink and Coffee Shop it is more than having a beautiful life. When we're stranded in our home for two years we want to have our facial treatment without access of doing it in the Philippines. We tend to look into another alternative to give us our skin and beauty back to life from aging and staying at our home. We would find another solution in order to complete our own task based on our beauty treatments we can get it from drinking beverages sold at Vita Bella Bubble Drink and Coffee Shop having a dose what is written in the cup. From not making a final decision Carmina had ordered their best seller Blended Ice Red Velvet Cheesecake Galore PHP 130.00 ($2.60) and Watermelon with Lychee PHP 110.00 ($2.20). Blended Ice Red Velvet Cheesecake Galore Watermelon with Lychee  All I can say the drinks are different from places I have tried the only difference they have healthy benefits inside somet...

Carmina's mom was craving pizza and asked her daughter to buy some from their favorite place before the pandemic—Pizza Hut in the Philippines. Carmina enjoys pizza but prefers it without cheese on the crust. Over the phone, Carmina's mom debated which flavor to choose. After going through the options, she decided on the Supreme pizza with beef, pepperoni, pork, mushrooms, and onions for PHP 365.00, adding a large size with a cheese-stuffed crust for an additional PHP 374.00. Carmina's mom requested less tomato sauce, as she struggles with acidity, and no onions. With added costs for the Grab driver and a tip, her mom almost backed out but finally decided to proceed with the order. Interestingly, Carmina doesn’t eat cheese-stuffed crust, and since the narrator is lactose intolerant, they also avoid it. When dining at Pizza Hut with her mom, Carmina gives her crust to her mom to enjoy. To find out where  https://www.pizzahut.com.ph/home  is located in your area is to click at...

Carmina was doing some grocery shopping for her mom at S&R Philippines having to order something wasn't enough to be delivered to my home. You will need to purchase one thousand pesos enough to have the groceries to be delivered to your home with additional fees by having someone else shop for you. Carmina decided to shop to add on to her cart and found her favorite Cheez-It crackers instead of the regular cheese flavor. I found something new that I haven't tried before and being cheddar ranch made me add to my cart. Ranch dressing has always been my favorite on my salad. I figure why not try it for myself for PHP 249.00 ($4.98) 255g. The content inside the bag may not be much although when you pour it out it can fit a medium plastic container. How does it taste? Actually it tastes a cracker with cheddar with ranch not too strong pretty mild for a cracker which is the best part from it. It can be addicting to eat need to stop yourself to let it last a bit longer for the wee...

Carmina's mom was craving for her brown sugar taho having food sent to her today through the driver. Carmina decided to place an order for herself but didn't feel like drinking the same drink as her mom. Today I wanted to try something tropical having not to travel might as well drink something that remind you of Hawaii the home of Aloha Fruit Tea with apple, orange slices, grapes on top with Jell-O on the bottom of your drink and flavored tea. Not bad for a cold drink of Aloha Fruit Tea for PHP 147.00 ($2.94) you can decided whether how much sugar level you want on your drink from 100%, 75% and 50%. To check out my mom's brown sugar taho you may read my article from other drinks I have tried from Serenita and snacks. https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/04/for-fan-of-barbie-brown-sugar-taho-and.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/01/snacks-from-serenitea.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/07/serenitea-in-philippines.html Giving you a variety to decided whic...

Carmina's mom is asking to purchase her muffin that came from the United States. All her mom can remember is that Carmina gave her some muffin from a set of variety that she had ordered from S&R a month ago. Carmina gave the ones that she knew her mom would want to eat since she loves chocolate. She gave two pieces of chocolate muffin to her. One month later Carmina's mom said can you look for those muffins you gave me before. Carmina wasn't sure what the name of the chocolate muffin was called since she gave two different type of chocolate that came from variety set from S&R. Of course my mom couldn't remember how it looked only remember how it had taste. Just to gamble on what was available at S&R Philippines Carmina went ahead and order two sets of the Double Chocolate Muffin made in the US. You can say my mom is spoiled and when duty calls you're mom is requesting for food you go ahead to start looking for it. You wonder how can she finish everything...

  It is time to replenish your food and purchase your groceries online using Metro Mart application on your phone during this time the advantages you see what is new items in stock. My first attempt was to purchase food from my grocery list for my mom and I. I always make sure to include my mom's grocery a way to bring it to her when I do visit here. Due to the pandemic we need to be there for our parents and my way is asking what she need ahead of time but of course we come around when you're mom is saying she doesn't need anything later realize she is missing some ingredients in her home. While I am adding my groceries to The Market Place in my cart I was able to find Oogies Popcorn made from Denver, Colorado located in the United States. I have never tried or seen Oogies Popcorn before in the store and decided to add some flavors to my cart. Oogies Popcorn Spicynacho Cheddar PHP 220.00 ($4.40) 4.25 oz. Oogies Popcorn Wisconsin Cheddar PHP 220.00 ($4.40) 4.25  oz. To find...

  Before Carmina was heading to visit her mom she decided to bring some breakfast over to her mom just in case. The first reaction to my mom was three questions: What breakfast did you bring? What is inside the the breakfast wrap? Where did you buy it? My mom's reply was I don't like that even if she hasn't even tried the breakfast wrap. Carmina went to the kitchen place the breakfast wrap on a plate, slice the breakfast wrap in the middle and warm it in the microwave. Carmina place the breakfast wrap on the table in front of her mom in her dining table. Carmina went back to the kitchen to get some water for her mom to drink and glasses. Carmina had returned back at the table her mom was already holding one piece of the breakfast wrap saying it is good just spicy on the salsa. Carmina had shared the Iced Berry Latte with her mom and refused in the beginning. After my mom was able to try it she said it taste really good and being cold she liked it the most due to being hot i...

We always think there is only food chain business that carries breakfast sandwiches but did you know you can get it at Tim Hortons the franchise that came from Canada. The day I went to bring my mom food that was two weeks ago I saw in the menu that they also offer breakfast sandwiches in different type of ingredients just depending what particular food you eat based on our own mood. I had the Bagel B.E.L.T upgrade to 4 Cheese Bagel. B.E.L.T stand for Bacon, Egg, Lettuce and Tomato something you can try for PHP 155.00 ($3.10). It is a great experience for those who love to eat a bagel for breakfast. Those who are just a basic breakfast sandwich you can have a sausage and cheese biscuit for PHP 95.00 ($1.90). To read what other breakfast food Carmina has tried in Tim Hortons is to read my other article: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/06/where-to-buy-breakfast-burrito-in.html Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Tim Hortons breakfast food. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carm...

Pasta for Vegan, Seafood and Meat Lovers can have it in one place located in S&R Philippines can eat it there or have it delivered to your location the best part you don't need to be a member when you order it from Grab. For those who don't know S&R Philippines is just a Costco in the United States where we can also eat the same food in your location. Only difference some of our food are also imported in other countries not only the United States we get products worldwide including from the Philippines sold wholesale by bulk consumption. Plant-based Bolognese Pasta PHP 296.00 ($5.92) Scampi Pasta PHP 296.00 ($5.92) Chicken Pesto Pasta PHP 296.00 ($5.92) S&R also has the all beef hotdog sandwiches for PHP 120.00 ($2.40) that most people consider eating there with the condiments in a separate container when being delivered to your location. You may refer to  S&R Shopping  Philippines on their website and to read what other food Carmina has tried click to the link...