You want to have some spice in your life try some Spicy Salmon Maki Rolls makes your mouth water with heat. You don't need to dip it into soy sauce and wasabi to add an extra kick. Carmina was able to find a new Japanese Restaurant in the Philippines late at night after you've exercise. You begin to look for food to add energy in your system. Why not to try something new for a change? Spicy Salmon Maki Rolls has cream cheese inside the seaweed with loads of spicy salmon that is sliced into cubes for PHP 357.00 ($7.14) eight pieces. Japanese Potato Salad for PHP 190.00 ($3.80). Gyoza for PHP 150.00 ($3.00) three pieces. Tendon Tempura for PHP 403.00 ($8.06) with mixed vegetables and calamari. Chicken Teriyaki Don for PHP 334.00 ($6.68) Highlight: Having the chance to try a new Japanese Restaurant you will realize everyone makes their own dishes to be unique from everyone else. It was my first time to eat vegetable tempura that had carrots and potato it is not common when you...

Everyone like their garden salad some like it with only two items and some want a meal portion with variety in one bowl. How do you want your garden salad prepared? Carmina prefer it with a lot of different toppings on her salad giving you an option to eat in one bowl. Carmina has been trying to limit her carbohydrates to those who are trying to get fit can relate to what I am talking about. Carmina wanted to try a new restaurant that serves something quite different from what we normally see online. Carmina found So Green Philippines  from her Grab application on her phone. Norwegian Cold Smoked Salmon Salad is the one that caught my eye while glancing at the menu. The ingredients are smoked salmon, hard boiled egg, tomato, onion, capers, mixed lettuce, crotons, sesame seeds and dill dressing for PHP 390.00 ($7.80). Carmina decided to try their Mixed Berries Smoothie with strawberries, blue berries, raspberries, syrup, milk and chai seeds for PHP 165.00 ($3.30). Carmina felt the s...

Carmina has always loved eating Cinnamon Raisin Roll ever since she was young. Carmina grew up from California and use to bake with her younger sister. Living in the Philippines with no oven provided in our kitchen we tend to look elsewhere to eat our favorite Cinnamon Raisin Roll. Carmina has tried a variety of Cinnamon Raisin Roll from the past. Yet she has never tried something that is moist, soft and easy to chew. Cinnamon Raisin Roll reminds Carmina from her childhood years that were freshly baked in the oven. Smelling in the whole house the smell of cinnamon and raisin to top off of its frosting on top best served hot and a cup of warm beverage of your choice tea or coffee. Not bad for PHP 45.00 ($0.90) for one Cinnamon Raisin Roll from  The Baikery  Lazada Philippines not including shipping and handling fees. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Cinnamon Raisin Roll from The Baikery Lazada Philippines. Subscribe, Follow & ...

  Carmina has been making her own sandwiches at home with ingredients that you have from your own refrigerator. Carmina had purchased her Ciabatta from The Baikery in the Philippines. You can add anything in your ciabatta bread in what you feel in the mood. Carmina only had sliced cheese, ham and mayonnaise no vegetables in stock. It is a simple sandwich anyone can make all you need is a toaster oven to heat the bread for five minutes depending how toasted you want. Carmina prefer it soft and easy to chew to appreciate the texture of her ciabatta. The Baikery sells ciabatta for six pieces for PHP 80.00 ($1.60) seems unreal it is an inexpensive price not including shipping and handling fees. Carmina has always been fond of eating bread something she cannot remove even if it is carbohydrates. To place your order click here at the link given:  The Baikery  Lazada Philippines. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Ciabatta from The Baikery Lazada Philippines. S...

Today Carmina went to the kitchen to see Manang V and see what is cooking for our lunch. Manang V had informed Carmina for the employee she has cooked something different.  Carmina went to get her phone to take a picture of Manang V's new dish that she decided to add soup to our fresh tilapia with Pechay and other ingredients. Carmina was busy talking to Manang V to get the recipe she also was able to take some photos for you to see. Tip: Manang V said she puts ginger to remove the fishy smell from the tilapia it kind of remind me of Tinola how she had cooked it. Only difference there is tomato floating in the soup and the vegetable is different. Tilapia with Petchey Recipe Ingredients: 6 - Pieces Fresh Tilapia (clean and sliced in the middle) 1 - Small piece fresh ginger (peel and slice matchbox size) 4 Tbsp. - Patis (fish sauce) 1 - Bundle Pechay 1 Whole Garlic (chopped) 1 - Onion (chopped) Small amount cooking oil Water Medium Pot Step 1: Add small amount cooking oil in hot pot ...

Carmina was craving for pasta on an awkward hour and saw something floating on her feeds in Facebook. She had notice there was a new restaurant that has been newly opened. Carmina was reading their post and checking out the menu.  The next day Carmina decides to be the first to place an order from their website and write an article about Alya Comfort Pasta Restaurant. You can only place the order from their website:  Alya Pasta Comfort Restaurant The menu has five pasta to choose from the following: Garden Fresh Ingredients are basil, tomato, garlic and spaghetti for PHP 180.00 ($3.60) Smooth Alfredo Ingredients are chicken breast, cream, herbs, parmesan and fettuccine for PHP 250.00 ($5.00) Fun Truffle 'Shroom Ingredients are truffle oil, porcini, Portobello, cream and fettuccine for PHP 295.00 ($5.90) Spicy Gambas Ingredients are shrimp, garlic, chili flakes and spaghetti for PHP 280.00 ($5.60) The Good Bolognese Ingredients are Grass-fed Beef, Pork, Herbs and fettucine for ...

We normally get our pizza from a restaurant that serves Italian food.  Did you know you can get a baked pizza from a bakery shape of a personal size pizza? I've seen other bakery make pizza but not shape of a personal pizza with all ingredients what you see in any pizza restaurant. Carmina was happy to try a personal size pizza from The Baikery in the Philippines for PHP 48.00 ($0.96). It has all the ingredients from bell pepper, olives, onion, tomato sauce and black pepper. It is kind of spicy yet mild maybe with some hot sauce. Carmina's guess it might be bacon or ham of some sort of meat. Sorry cannot tell so tiny yet the pizza is delicious. You just need to try it for yourself make sure you purchase more than one pizza. 😋 Carmina had placed her order through Lazada website and came to second round from  The Baikery  note there is a delivery fee when you place your order. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Pizza from The Baikery. Subscribe & Follow @ ...

  Carmina has been enjoying eating taho for the past months and wanted to extend her direction by trying something new. Living in the Philippines you come across where other people venture trying new ideas by adding not only eating the classic taho, but adding additional flavors to the dish. You want to try out Almond & Lychee Soy Pudding from Soy & Bean for PHP 120.00 ($2.40). It is delicious something you can try for yourself. Not sweet at all remind me eating almond and lychee jello only difference this has soy pudding. Carmina also purchase the Classic Taho that is 1 kilo for PHP 169.00 ($3.38) giving me until August 12, 2021 to consume before it will expire. There are other soy pudding to try maybe Carmina will try it when it is available next time around. To check the menu click at the  Soy & Bean Ph  to direct you there. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for products sold at Soy & Bean Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Pa...

  For the past days it has been very humid in the Philippines and wanting something to cool you off. Carmina was able to find Lotte Pepero Almond Ice Cream & Lotte Pepero Crunky Ice Cream that has been available since last April 2021.  We come across in the Philippines it is a gamble to find new items that are available when we decide to purchase our Korean Groceries. Carmina was able to find it using Grab application on her phone clicking Grab Mart to find Wangmart in Holy Spirit. Wangmart Korean Grocery Store sells it by five pieces for the price of PHP 225.00 ($4.50) not including delivery fee from Grab Mart and tip to the rider. Lotte Pepero Almond Ice Cream (5 Pieces) 80ml Lotte Pepero Crunky Ice Cream (5 Pieces) 80ml For those who love the cookie version of Lotte Pepero will surely enjoy the ice cream version both has vanilla ice cream with chocolate. To place your order you can do it through Grab Mart of go to their  Official Website . NOT SPONSORED. Subsc...

Mom Violy always request her daughter to order her Chooks to Go Chicken the only part she would eat is the dark meat. Mom Violy would ask Carmina to keep the white meat for herself. Carmina always find a way to make use to the white meat from Chooks To Go. Carmina will share what she has off hand in her room. Grilled Chicken Open Face Recipe Ingredients: Left Over Grilled Chicken (shredded) Papa Pita Greek Pita Bread (any brand) Emborg Swiss Slice Cheese (any cheese of your choice) Ripe Avocado  Where to purchase the ingredients in the Philippines? Chooks To Go:  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/07/oven-harissa-roasted-chicken-from.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/11/what-part-of-chicken-do-you-prefer-to.html Papa Pita Greek Pita Bread is available in S&R Philippines Emborg Swiss Slice Cheese available any grocery store Ripe Avocado I had purchased it online here is the link given:  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/07/fresh-avocado-and-dragon-fruit...

Mom Violy wanted her daughter Carmina to purchase some plastic bags to put food that she is giving away to the security guards that works in the condominium. Carmina had sent Mom Violy a screenshot of sellers who sell those types of tiny bags. Mom Violy wanted to ask  Go Green Enterprise  whether the plastic bags we're thick. Go Green Enterprise and informed me they we're thin and for one time use purpose. Go Green Enterprise had suggested a thicker plastic bag. Mom Violy decided not to purchase and went along to what she wanted Carmina to order for her. The best part it all arrived for the deadline when the ECQ would begin in the Philippines. Carmina would be able to let Mom Violy use it for her daily use. Just how Mom Violy shops for her clothes she has assorted colors of Sando bags in Tiny size for PHP 39.00 ($0.78) each. Sample photo how a sando bag look and the size is listed from Go Green Enterprise. Mom Violy also wanted sando bags in a large size to throw out her trash...

I remember way back when I was young we use to buy apple turnover at the grocery store. My sister and I would always heat it up in the oven. We would bring out some vanilla ice-cream. They call it pie a ala mode in California. It is a popular dessert. Carmina was able to find Member's Value Apple Turnover in S&R Philippines for PHP 349.00 ($6.98) for one pack that has four pieces. If you don't have an conventional oven no problem you can heat it up in a toaster oven for five minutes. Carmina doesn't have any ice-cream in her home.  The only difference from my memory that the Member's Value Apple Turnover doesn't have that much apple filling or have any raisin is what I can remember in my childhood years. The layer of pastry crust has a coated of sugar on top and light and crispy not bad for an apple turnover made by Member's Value. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Member's Value Apple Turnover from S&R Philippines. SUBSCRIBE & FOLL...

  Carmina was busy preparing Mom Violy request in food today. Carmina felt the weather was too humid in the Philippines. Mom Violy wanted Carmina to purchase her some Brown Sugar Taho where you can read my article that I had wrote about: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/04/for-fan-of-barbie-brown-sugar-taho-and.html Carmina had notice there was a Brown Sugar Regular Fresh Milk Buy One and Take One from Serenitea for PHP 157.50 ($3.15) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Why not take the advantage on the promotional offer. Carmina had order her favorite snack Squid Balls to read my article is to click at the link: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/01/snacks-from-serenitea.html NOT SPONSORED. SUBSCRIBE @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Mom Violy has been repeated asking her daughter Carmina to purchase some white corn for her. Mom Violy was asking how about the one you had placed before. Mom Violy out there is a service fee of PHP 200.00 from the seller. Mom Violy was complaining the freight cost more than the price of five pieces of white corn. Mom Violy has no clue any where you place an order you have to pay a delivery fee and tip to the rider. Carmina just order her food willing not telling her how much everything is in order to enjoy her food. Carmina was already doing her grocery shopping through S&R Philippines to finish all the requested food of Mom Violy. Carmina decided to do all her shopping in one place. Lucky for Mom Violy there is five pieces of Green to Gold Japanese White Corn available for PHP 129.95 ($2.59). Mom Violy can tell by photo if the corn is sweet or not. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Green to Gold Japanese White Corn from S&R Philippines. SUBSCRIBE & ...

I think I found the girlfriend of Black Beauty Jed Pakwan that I had written an article on the month of May. Here is the article I wrote on  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/05/do-you-know-who-jed-pakwan-black-beauty.html Mom Violy was craving for Black Beauty Watermelon she didn't say the name of which one she wanted. Carmina just found something similar to what she was looking. Carmina did her groceries at S&R Philippines she was able to find Black Beauty Yellow Watermelon for PHP 69.95 per kilo. Mom Violy's Black Beauty Yellow Watermelon is PHP 139.20 ($2.67). Carmina was able to make her purchase by using Metro Mart application on her phone to schedule a delivery in S&R Philippines a night ahead to be delivered at your home. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Black Beauty Yellow Watermelon from S&R Philippines. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

  Mom Violy was craving for pastries that her best friend love to bake. Mom Violy's best friend lives all the way in California there is no way she can send her some baked goods. Mom Violy asked her daughter Carmina if she can find her some banana bread. Carmina had a difficult time from the request of Mom Violy was hard to find from a limited time being ECQ in the Philippines. Most bakeries are closed and preparing for their own two weeks of food in their location. Mom Violy decided to narrow it down too S&R US Banana Caramel Round Cake for PHP 349.00 ($6.98) not including delivery fee and expenses to be delivered to your home. For those who know Mom Violy too well she loves sweets and baked goods coming from the United States the other baked goods she has tried is to click the articles to read along: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/05/double-chocolate-muffin-made-in-us.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/03/sugar-bowl-bakery-apple-fritters-in-s.html https://www.c...

Mom Violy called up her daughter Carmina asking if she can find a place that sells chicken wings. Mom Violy was missing food she use to eat in California. Mom Violy wanted honey wings. Carmina had searched in Grab application on her phone. Carmina had screenshot each restaurant that had served honey wings. Mom Violy decided upon ordering at Pepa Wings for chicken wings in teriyaki flavor for ten pieces PHP 219.00 ($4.38) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Hopefully, Mom Violy's cravings went away. Carmina had transferred it to a plastic container to be delivered to Mom Violy's home along with her groceries. Carmina took one chicken wing to see what Pepa Wings taste. Chicken Wings Teriyaki is actually good, but prefers mine to dip with ranch dressing just how I eat my Buffalo wings in the States. To check the menu of  Pepa Wings  is to click at the link given. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chicken Wings from Pepa Wings. Subscribe & Follo...