Skip to main content

Posts

As Carmina prepares for the upcoming changes on February 1, 2027

Carmina heard that YouTube has a new guideline for those who are considering to be fully monetized starting February 1, 2027 , lots of people will be affected. People are already having a difficult time accomplishing 4,000 public watched hour what happens when it is double task. Carmina is grateful she has passed the 3,000 public watched hours yet worried if don't reach being fully monetized. I know it explains that won't be affected however we want to make sure by February 1, 2027, that we are fully monetized giving me five months to work harder. As of August 9, 2026, Carmina has 383 public watched hours to accomplish to be fully monetized. My friends tell me better have extended public watched hours just to be safe. The only way to complete the public watched hours is either you have friends play your playlist, go live streaming and do premiere since counted as a live stream. Somehow, I am grateful had encounter YouTube friends helping me with my public watched hours. The...

Chicken Pie from Midnight Bakers

  Carmina wanted to down the line to try the Chicken Pie from Midnight Bakers. Carmina has already tried the Mini Chicken Pie and Big Chicken Pie.  Chicken Pie reminds me of the empanada version. The only difference you can eat with your hands and it is easy to bring it along with you. Midnight Bakers sells it four pieces for PHP 240.00 ($4.80) not including shipping fee from seller. If you would like to read about the Mini Chicken Pot Pie and Big Chicken Pot Pie just click at the link given:  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/08/big-chicken-pot-pie-and-mini-chicken.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/08/complimentary-chicken-pot-pie-from.html To see what else you can purchase at  Midnight Bakers  Lazada Philippines or  Official Website . NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chicken Pie from Midnight Bakers. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Cinnamon with Cream from Midnight Bakers

Carmina grew up eating cinnamon rolls the reason she loves eating it because her favorite spice is cinnamon. Carmina prefer having raisin when baked in bread. Carmina wanted to try the cinnamon with cream from Midnight Bakers since she was able to try a variety of breads from previous orders. Carmina had discovered from the cinnamon with cream it is not too sweet. There is extra filling of cinnamon layered inside being rolled up with raisins. The cream on top doesn't over power the taste on the layer of the ingredients. You can reheat it the next day when you plan to eat it with some coffee or tea. Cinnamon with Cream sells for PHP 320.00 ($6.40) not including shipping from the seller. Midnight Bakers  also have variety of cinnamon with cream in which you prefer with nuts. Carmina is not into nuts when eaten with her bread. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Cinnamon with Cream from Midnight Bakers. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place...

Can you tell the difference which is the Original Tuna Pie and the New Spicy Tuna Pie?

Can you tell the difference which is the Original Tuna Pie and the New Spicy Tuna Pie? Carmina went to try both flavors to see what the real difference is. Can you tell from the two which one is what by slicing it up in the middle? Both tuna pie look the same in the inside however when you look real close there is a line on the spicy tuna pie located on the side on the outer part. Original Tuna Pie is PHP 50.00 ($1.00) and Spicy Tuna Pie is PHP 54.00 ($1.08). Verdict: Carmina has no problem eating either one it is not super spicy you can tolerate the spicy tuna pie. To check it out click the link given:  https://www.jollibee.com.ph/ NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Original Tuna Pie and the New Spicy Tuna Pie from Jollibee Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Don Hulyo Hot Sauce and Santor Sukang Pinaanghang Native Labuyo Spiced Vinegar made in the Philippines

How is your tolerance in spicy food? Can you handle something that is made of Black Reaper, Scorpion and Ghost Pepper? Carmina had someone who was too curious to find out what Black Reaper, Scorpion and Ghost Pepper would taste being a hot sauce. Carmina was able to find a seller  Don Hulyo Hot Sauce who makes it local in the Philippines which sells a variety of Chili Sauce, Spices, Vinegar, Barbecue and many more. You have come out of your own curiosity level can you dare yourself to try the following: Don Hulyo Hot Sauce All Natural Ghost Pepper PHP 200.00 ($4.00) 150 ml (Right Side of Photo) Don Hulyo Inferno Black Reaper Sauce PHP 500.00 ($10.00) 150ml (Left Side of Photo) If you are not satisfied you can try a vinegar version of Santor Sukang Pinaanghang Native Labuyo Spiced Vinegar for PHP 250.00 ($5.00) 1 liter not including shipping and handling. Highlight: The Don Hulyo Inferno Black Reaper Sauce is smoky and spicy. It will burn your mouth for ten minutes to go down to no...

Manang V's Milo Ice Candy Recipe

Manang V's favorite is chocolate flavor ice cream. Manang V makes ice candy at her home with her daughter. She has informed us that her daughter sells it for ten pesos per ice candy. It is common for Filipinos to sell ice candy for an extra income. Manang V will share her recipe with us. Manang V's Milo Ice Candy Recipe 8 Tbsp. - Milo 1 Cup - Evaporated Milk 1/2 Cup - Brown Sugar 1 Cup - Water Small Funnel Step 1: Process in mixing everything together by adding powdered milk chocolate in a pitcher with evaporated milk, sugar and water. Step 2: Holding a plastic ice candy having a saucer under the bottom and a small funnel inside the plastic ice candy pouring the milo with a spoon. You will leave half of the plastic ice candy half empty giving room to tie it up leaving no bubbles. Place in the freezer inside a plastic container until ready to eat. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Manang V's Avocado Ice Candy Recipe

Manang V had informed Carmina yesterday that a family member had requested to make homemade ice candy. Manang V use to make ice candy with her daughter's. Manang V will share her recipe with us. Manang V had informed Carmina the fresh avocado will be ripe by than. Carmina had informed Manang V she will take a video of her during the process of making the avocado ice candy. Manang V's Avocado Ice Candy Recipe: Ingredients: 2 Large - Ripe Avocado 8 Tbsp. - Brown Sugar 1 Cup - Evaporated Milk 1 Cup - Water Blender Small Funnel Ice Candy Plastic Step 1: Next morning Carmina went to the kitchen in the morning seeing Manang V starting the process of removing the large avocado and placing it in a medium size bowl. Add evaporated milk and brown sugar Carmina was Manang V's assistance using the blender to make it smooth. Add water Step 2: Pour small amount in a small cup by using a funnel inside the ice candy plastic and slowly pour it in. Tie it afterwards make sure you don't f...

New Kimcheese Roast Chicken from Kenny Roger's

Carmina wanted to eat grilled chicken for a change. I went searching in Grab Food to see what I can order and notice Kenny Roger's has a new item Kimcheese Roast Chicken. You want something new and spicy in your chicken here is something for you to try for yourself. Carmina decided to order the Solo A Kimcheese Roast that comes with thigh and leg part, one cup of rice, choice of sides mashed potato with gravy, coleslaw and corn bread for PHP 295.00 ($5.90). Carmina doesn't eat rice and gave it away to Manang V and the corn bread for them. Carmina also gave the family member her mashed potato and gravy. Carmina had order an side order of Sour Cream and Chives Potato for PHP 55.00 ($1.10) regular size. The Kimcheese Roast is spicy however if you eat the sides with your meal the spicy flavor will slowly go away. You an option to pour the kimcheese on your roasted chicken or dip while eating. We have the A Roasted Chicken for PHP 265.00 ($5.30) comes with leg and thigh part, one cu...

Chicken Nilagang with Asparagus Recipe

  Carmina got tired eating asparagus steamed up. Carmina gave Manang V some asparagus to cook for our dinner. Manang V's daily menu was supposed to be Chicken Tinola and replace the asparagus for chayote. Manang V got worried that her boss might complained. Manang V decided to change the menu to a new dish to Chicken Nilagang with Asparagus. Chicken Nilagang with Asparagus Ingredients: 1/2 Kilo - Chicken 1 - Onion (quartered) 2 - Pieces Garlic (chopped) 2 - Potato (quartered) 12 - Pieces Asparagus (sliced 2 inches) 1 - Tsp Peppercorns 4 - Tbsp. Patis (fish sauce) 4 - Cup water or chicken stock 1 – Chicken cube Small amount cooking oil Medium Pot Cooking Instructions: Step 1: In a medium pot add small amount cooking oil in medium heat Add onion, garlic, asparagus and fish sauce to sauté Add chicken and peppercorn Add four 4 cups of water or chicken stock Add potato  Let it cook for one hour in low heat. Ready to serve while hot in a serving bowl. NOT SPONSORED. Subscr...

Garlic Pork Rice Bowl from Botejyu

Duty calls when Mom Violy request for chicken teriyaki and you end up ordering food for the family. Mom Violy is picky when it comes purchasing food and you won't know what is her response once you have delivered to her home. Chicken Teriyaki PHP 281.75 ($5.64) Mom Violy didn't like the chicken teriyaki not sure why the family member said it was alright. Being a senior they tend to have different taste buds. Garlic Pork Rice Bowl for PHP 373.75 ($7.48) The remaining orders are a repeat you may read it from my other articles: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/07/tic-tac-toe-is-where-botejyu-brought-us.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/04/second-time-around-to-order-botejyu.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/08/botejyu.html For your reference you may check  Official Website  to see their menu. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Garlic Pork Rice Bowl from Botejyu. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look...

Prawn Fettuccine from Fish & Company Philippines

Mom Violy was craving for white sauce pasta with shrimp. Carmina went ahead and started doing her research. Carmina had sent screenshots to Mom Violy on her Facebook Messenger for her to decide which ones she likes the most. Mom Violy decided upon ordering at Fish & Co for Prawn Fettucine a size Regular amount of PHP 517.10 ($10.34). Carmina was able to use her promotional offers from Grab Food to deduct PHP 61.00 ($1.22) for the delivery fee. Mom Violy is happy and plan to try other food from Fish & Co. To read what Carmina has purchased from Fish & Co is to clicks below: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/12/fish-co-restaurant.html For your reference to take a look at the menu of  Fish & Company . NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Prawn Fettucine from Fish & Company Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

NEW BBQ Bacon X-tra Long Chicken Sandwich from Burger King Philippines

Mom Violy had requested Carmina to place an order for Burger King Philippines. Carmina saw something new she has never seen before and decided to try it. Guess what there is a New BBQ Bacon X-tra Long Chicken Sandwich for PHP 150.00 ($3.00) for ala carte. NEW BBQ Bacon X-tra Long Chicken Sandwich taste really good just the barbecue is sweet remind me eating a teriyaki chicken. Carmina didn't get the meal to cut off her carbohydrates and no longer drink that much soda. For your reference you may refer too  Official Website  click at the link given to direct you there. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for NEW BBQ Bacon X-tra Long Chicken Sandwich from Burger King Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Potato Balls from Midnight Bakers

Carmina decided to try Potato Balls sold at Midnight Bakers. Carmina didn't read the description when she had placed the order all she knew potato was her favorite vegetable. Here is a short video clip to see what is inside the potato balls: Carmina was able to try the potato balls it taste having a hash brown with ground beef and onions inside. It is a shorter version eating a burger patty mold inside a potato. It can be a great breakfast. Potato Balls sold for PHP 224.00 ($4.48) four pieces not including delivery fee. Carmina had enjoyed biting in the potato balls now I wonder how the cheese balls taste like after seeing Midnight Bakers also carry it. To check what  Midnight Bakers  sells in their Official Website  click the links given. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Potato Balls from Midnight Bakers. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Complimentary from Midnight Bakers it is Mie Goren Noodles

  Last night Carmina made another order from Midnight Bakers for a family member had requested for chicken pot pie and other pastries to add to our list. Carmina had received a text message that Midnight Bakers had included some Mie Goren Noodles along with her orders. Carmina had no clue what it was arriving in a big tray of Mie Goren Noodles she was surprised. Midnight Bakers also provide meals to eat at your location. Carmina took a video for you to see. Carmina had decided to share with the family and place it on a plate. Carmina was on her way to drop off food to Mom Violy and place a small plastic container for her to try. Carmina had no time to sample the Mie Goren Noodles just went ahead and left the house. Mom Violy asked Carmina what it was said it was pancit canton. Mom Violy's favorite food. Mom Violy took a forkful and told Carmina hey it is spicy although it is really good. You just need to drink soda with it. Carmina went home and Manang V said hey the noodles y...

Complimentary Mooncakes from Midnight Bakers

Carmina had received a text message from Midnight Bakers that they would like me to sample their mini mooncake. Carmina had texted back saying Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Carmina never expected how the mooncake will look after the boxes had arrived. To be honest Carmina has never receive this much freebies in her life being a blogger. I am not a person who has a lot of followers. I am just grateful to find Midnight Bakers by purchasing their products online from Lazada Philippines. Here is a short video:   Opening the first box I saw an egg shape containers that looked fancy and delicate to touch. Egg Yolk Cakes may look the same on the outside the treasure is in the inside when I had sliced in the middle my eyes saw so many ingredients inside. I decided to capture the moment by taking a picture on each Egg Yolk Cakes which the description on the receipt given is the following: Egg Yolk Cake with Nuts (Ube) Egg Yolk Cake with Nuts (White Monggo) Egg Yolk Cake with Nuts (B...

Big Chicken Pot Pie and Mini Chicken Pot Pie from Midnight Bakers

  Carmina and her family couldn't resist eating the chicken pot pie. Carmina had placed a new order from Midnight Bakers in the morning and received it in the afternoon. Carmina will let you know the difference from the big and mini chicken pot pie. Big Chicken Pot Pie can feed up to eight people for PHP 650.00 ($13.00). Mini Chicken Pot Pie is only for one person to consume for PHP 250.00 ($5.00). There is no difference in taste it has the same ingredients in both size of Chicken Pot Pie. To find where you can taste an American taste is to click at the link given: Midnight Bakers  Lazada Philippines Official Website Every items have delivery fee to pay on your own expenses. Carmina is looking forward in exploring to try their Chicken Pie to finish up my pie ventures. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chicken Pot Pie from big and mini size from Midnight Bakers. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Tha...

Fruit Shake Recipes

Carmina started blending her fruits rather than eating one bite each with a fork. It has been humid in the Philippines and when you have a lot of fruits that about to get old. Might as well blend it up and drink it smoothie style comfort in your own home. Carmina doesn't add any sugar since all fruits have their own sugar in it. Carmina knows a lot of family and friends who prefer to blend not only fruits as well vegetables. Carmina had informed Manang V she said why they have no teeth to eat the fruits with a fork. Carmina was telling Manang V some people she has seen through video drink a shake in the morning by adding fruits, vegetables, energy powder or collagen powder. You want to stay away from drinking something else you learn to enjoy blending your own food. Fruit Shake Recipe #01: Mixed Fruit Shake Ingredient: 1 - Ripe Banana (sliced) 1 - Fresh Orange (peel and separate) 2 - Slice Watermelon 1/2 - Dragon Fruit (half portion) Blender: Add all ingredients inside the blender ...