Carmina wanted to eat only sandwiches for the week and decided upon buying her cold cuts at a new place. Usually I would purchase my cold cuts from a grocery store using the Metro Mart application on my phone. I saw that there is a Quezon City Deli that has ingredients to make a sandwich. I figure why not try to order there for the first time. I haven't eaten turkey breast for a long time. It is my favorite cold cut back home. I have avocado that has been ripen up can be added to my sandwich. I've tried several time to order Turkey Breast Beretta from a grocery store but it is always out of stock. Quezon City Deli they sell it per grams starting off from one hundred the amount of PHP 168.00 ($3.50). I wasn't sure how many pieces of cold cut is in 100grams. I decided upon to purchase two hundred grams since I've haven't tried the Turkey Breast Beretta. If, I do like it is easy to place an additional order in the future. There is no physical website it is just inside ...

BTS is here in Manila, Philippines it is not a concert where the trend goes in eating a meal at Mc Donald's to place your order is easy. You can go in person or have it delivered in your location. One month ago my sister from the United States had informed me that the BTS Meal from Mc Donald's will be available in the Philippines. My sister is a fan of the BTS Korean Band. She had informed me that she was able to try it in the United States and wanted to know if there were any items to get for free. I started my own research and found out you can download the Mc Donald's application on your phone to place an order one day ahead before it would come out to the public. I am not like my sister it didn't matter to me. I was able to get my order through Grab application in some area it is not available depending which branch it is you can place it early in the morning. The BTS Meal is standard with a 10 pieces chicken McNuggets with medium fries, medium coke ...

  After hearing from your friend saying they had Pho for dinners you feel you also want to eat the same food but in a different location. People tend to copy other people just in a different way it may not be the same food you're friend has eaten but made Vietnamese is what counts the most. I haven't eaten the whole day after my errands needed to disinfect yourself from coming from the outside. You tend to drawn to food what you can remember someone has mentioned to you. Carmina wanted to eat her Lay's Southern Heat Barbecue Potato Chips that she had recently purchase with an Vietnamese sandwich to eat for my late lunch that is consider merienda for me due it is three 0'clock in the Philippines. I had placed my order through Grab Food application on my phone came with Lemon Grass Chicken Banh Mi from Pho Hoa Vietnamese Noodle House something I haven't tried for PHP 234.00 ($4.88) not including handling fee and tip to the rider. I had received sweet potato fries with...

  Six months ago my funds in my saving account was hacked in the Philippines it took place the end of the month of January 2021. You can read the beginning how it all began from the beginning from my article I have wrote: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/01/beware-of-people-stealing-money-from.html Months had passed and due to our pandemic and high risk of covid-19 in our area we're not able to leave our home. One day I was thinking what ever happened to my savings account why it is taking too long to be solved. Two days ago I had received a text message from the bank how they would like to communicate with me online giving them a time and date on my free time. Today I was able to communicate on the phone online using Webex an application to communicate something that was new to me but was able to download it on my phone and sign up for it being free. You can also use it on your computer if you choose too. https://www.webex.com/downloads.html/ The bank had informed m...

My niece loves Jamba Juice even if she is visiting she doesn't mind trying it in the Philippines based in the States. My friends tell me buying Jamba Juice in the States you need to have cash flow to them they cannot afford it. To me in the Philippines is that they have promotional offers and you can come across in ordering yourself a whole bunch this one is Strawberry Wild, Peanut Butter Moo'd and Orange A-Peel all for PHP 299.00 ($5.98) for 12oz. not including handling fee and tip to the Grab rider in the Philippines. Anyone can have a beverage of their choice and there are no limits on which promo you would like to order. If there are certain fruit you can type it in edit for example someone in the house doesn't like banana in the peanut butter moo'd this way it is not added to your drink. How do you find the promotional from Grab Food for example look under Today's Offer and there will be a list available from that branch? The other way is click on the top of th...

My niece didn’t tell us what was in her salad when she offered us her leftovers.  I remember the first time I tried kale—it was from my niece during my trip to California three years ago. She was on a diet, going through that teenage phase.  My mom tried it first and made a face. The worst part? There was no drink around at the time. I had to search for a place that sold beverages as we were walking. My mom and I had no idea what kale tasted like in a salad.  My niece asked me to finish the salad. The only thing I didn’t like was the dressing she used.  Later, in the humid weather of the Philippines, I saw Jamba Juice and wondered how kale would taste as a drink.  The best part? It’s blended with apples, and after drinking it, I couldn’t even taste the kale—the apple flavor was stronger.  It’s so cool to drink my veggies through a straw and still stay healthy.  What’s even better is that Jamba Juice offers it on sale for PHP 199.00 ($3.98) for two 12oz...

Duty calls Carmina's mom is asking for food to order the two weeks supplements this time her daughter recommended a new place to try. Carmina was able to give her mom three pieces of the creamy chicken empanditas to let her try last week. Carmina's mom liked it asked to order her more. Carmina decided to order for the twelve pieces we're small in size giving enough to eat for PHP 208.00 ($4.16). Carmina had mentioned to her mom about the fresh lumpia being PHP 175.00 ($3.50) tasting really good. I had placed it in a plastic container being delivered to her home since it was placed in a small carton. Carmina knows her mom too well she will ask for extra sauce note each sauces is five pesos each additional in the meal you will receive three individual sauce for the Lumpiang Sariwa. Carmina had screenshot the menu to her mom to let her decide what else she wanted to try and she wanted the pancit canton for solo size PHP 90.00 ($1.80).  We'll see the outcome of my mom when ...

You don't have veggies in your home Carmina went ahead and ordered her salad from Veggie Guys food that are all healthy for you. I remember a relative telling me she loves to order Walfdorf Salad in the United States while she was explaining the ingredients lettuce, apple, grapes, walnuts, celery and mayonnaise. I felt I wanted to try it too but in the Philippines only the vegan way. Carmina had placed her order through Grab application on her phone to have the rider pick it up for PHP 307.00 ($6.14) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Highlight the Chick n' Walfdorf is made of tofu and it does have the same ingredients I have mentioned in the beginning just it is sliced small. The Chick n' Walfdorf Salad taste different being vegan but nothing bad especially if you're use to eating plant based food. At least you can consider finding food when you're a vegetarian you won't have a hard time visiting or living in the Philippines. There are varieties o...

Today, we had treated the three employees in our home from their hard work. If, we didn't have our pandemic we would of been having our drinking session a way to relax at home off working hours. I have been mentioning to Manang V there is a drink I had tried the halo halo smoothie from Teasmozza Cafe. I had purchase three for the employees a way they would have the same flavor everything would of been equal share by how we live in the Philippines it is playing safe. No one will fight over which drink they want and no one will get the last of what flavor is left on the table. Halo Halo with Ube Ice Cream PHP 120.00 16oz. ($2.40) For myself I wanted to try the Strawberry Scramble that everyone talks about in the social feeds we see floating around who sell milk tea for PHP 100.00 ($2.00) 16oz. Out of curiosity I had mine own share to see what is the big deal honestly to me it just tastes of a strawberry cheese cake or strawberry milk shake. Family member wanted avocado went based on ...

For those who love eating cucumber can make it into a salad that is easy to prepare all you need is the following ingredients in your home. Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Fresh Cucumber (peel and slice thinly) 2 Tbsp. - Vinegar Black Pepper (to taste) Salt (to taste) Preparing: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well place in a plastic container if not consume to put in the refrigerator. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.

Carmina was able to try a new one Bingrae Samanco Rice Cake. I have always been fond of trying Bingrae Korean Ice Cream when it is available in my area. The best part  Assi Fresh Plaza Inc  always have it by set of five pieces when you purchase their ice cream. There are variety of ice cream that you can try I've never encounter my frozen items melted they make sure it is secure when it arrive in your location. I was able to get it for PHP 300.00 ($6.00) for five pieces of 150ml. To see what other ice creams I have tried you can read my articles: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/06/binggrae-melona-melon-vs-binggrae.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/04/korean-ice-cream-sandwich.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/05/limited-edition-binggrae-samanco-brown.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/05/binggrae-melona-mango-ice-cream-made-in.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/01/melona-purple-yam-ube-popsicle.html NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmin...

The difference from Binggrae  Melona Melon vs  Binggrae  Melona Melon Tube well I will explain the pro and the cons of each one for you to understand. The first one that came out is Binggrae  Melona Melon that is on a stick and when you eat it is kind of messy on your hands when it melts and unable to eat it right away. The second one is the Binggrae  Melona Melon where the ingredient is inside a tube where you can just hold it twist open the top of the tube where there is a line. You just need to squeeze and push it up kind of like a push up ice cream that they use to make in the United States. Only difference it is a plastic tube not made of paper. Binggrae Melona Melon Tube is not messy at all you can control how much you want to put in your mouth. If, I we're to choose I'd pick the Binggrae  Melona Melon Tube you can easily place it aside and doesn't come out only when you squeeze it out. Assi Fresh Plaza Inc  has a promotional ...

Carmina was introducing by Briannas Honey Mustard Dressing the year 2017 when I was visiting my dad and his wife during Memorial weekend. My dad and his wife brought me over to their close friend’s home who had cooked a meal during that time. They had served all sort of Filipino and American dishes.  The salad dressing they had was Briannas Honey Mustard Dressing during that time I was able to take two bottles back home to the Philippines. Now, I don't need to purchase it when I am traveling back to the United States and bring it home to the Philippines. Sometimes you get worried because it is made of glass bottle you don't want it to break during the packaging inside your luggage. I was able to purchase my Briannas Honey Mustard Dressing from Shopwise Grocery Store for PHP 239.00 ($4.78) 355ml. To find out other salad dressing from  Briannas click their website to direct you there. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for riannas Honey Mustard Dressing it is...

  In every diet after you've eaten a meal after a few hours has passed sometimes you feel hungry afterwards. There are some snacks that are not good for you and a way to pass up time before you eat your next meal ahead of you. You come up to order some Fitbar that is considering a healthy snack to fill up the cravings before it is time to eat. Fitbar Crispy Rice Bar that comes in three different flavors Nuts, Chocolate or Fruits. Fitbar Crispy Rice Bar Nuts PHP 133.75 ($2.67) five pieces in one box Fitbar Crispy Rice Bar Chocolate PHP 127.25 ($2.54) five pieces in one box Fitbar Crispy Rice Bar  Fruits  PHP 127.25 ($2.54) five pieces in one box Sample on the side of the box of the nutrition and ingredients: Carmina was able to purchase her Fitbars from Shopwise Grocery Store through Metro Mart application being delivered to our location. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Fitbar Crispy Rice Bars Nuts, Chocolate and  Fruits  flavor and Shopwise Groce...

Today, I had asked Manang V our cook at the house what is our dinner for today. She said it is chayote with ground beef for the boys which she meant for the employees. I told Manang V I will also eat the food of the boys since I don't like the food you're cooking for your boss. I went downstairs and Manang V was getting a canned of sardines in the food pantry in the kitchen. I went back upstairs. I had returned back and Manang V said you're chayote is cooked you can help yourself and get your dinner. Manang V said we don't have any meat in stock. I added sardines but it is really tasty you should try it. I figured why not anyway I do eat canned sardines just not with any other vegetables just with onions. Chayote with Sardine and Malunggay Recipe  Ingredients: 3 pieces Fresh Chayote - Peel and slice into small pieces 3 pieces cloves of Garlic - Peel and minced 1 Canned Sardines (any brand) 1/2 Cup Malunggay Leaves Cooking Oil Cooking Instructions: Pour small amount of c...

  Carmina's mom has been craving for the original pinipig ice-cream popsicle flavor with vanilla flavor. It is difficult to find in the Philippines due it is summer season there are a lot of people who want to eat it too. Hopefully my mom will not mind it in ube flavor ice cream we'll see what she say about it when she will try it next week. Until now I wanted to share with you for you to try it for yourself. I had made my purchase online from  Selecta Ice Cream  Online Lazada Philippines. Selecta Ice Cream has a promotion where you can purchase by the dozen for PHP 180.00 ($3.60) not including shipping and handling. The best part when you're ice cream has arrived it is not melted and still cold. Something to consider it is humid in the Philippines. Selecta Boom Boom Pinipig Ube New Selecta Boom Boom Cookies & Cream Actually there are five different flavors to choose from only when available you'll be able to try all of it. Selecta Boom Boom Cookie & Cream Selec...

If you're a fan of chicken, why not try the chicken sandwich at Popeyes Louisiana served in a bun?  Carmina decided to go for the Chicken French Quarter Burger and requested the sauce on the side to keep the sandwich from getting soggy. The Chicken French Quarter Burger includes boneless chicken, bacon, red peppers, lettuce, roasted garlic parmesan mayo, all inside a brioche bun.  Solo Chicken French Quarter Burger: PHP 130.00. Carmina enjoyed her Chicken French Quarter Burger, which is a tasty chicken on a bun with all the ingredients mentioned earlier. I like that the chicken is soft, tender, and easy to eat.  It's a simple option that you can enjoy if you prefer something less messy.  You can get it as a meal for PHP 186.00 ($3.72), though additional charges apply depending on the size of the beverage and Cajun fries you choose. To read other food I have tried at Popeye you may read along from the links provided: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/04/popeye-lou...