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After a long day of errands in Fremont, Carmina's dad found himself yearning for the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, igniting a culinary adventure that would tantalize his taste buds.

  After doing errands with the family my dad wanted to eat Vietnamese food in the area of Fremont . My dad brought us to  Pho Lan Noodles House  for our lunch. We all decided to eat one of our favorite Vietnamese dishes. We had ordered some appetizers fried wanton and fried chicken with fish sauce . My dad had ordered Lemongrass chicken include with rice and salad in his meal but was already full when he had eaten his wife's meal. She had ordered the Chicken Banh Mi and chicken clear soup. I wanted to try their Pork Banh Mi sandwich and requested no jalapeno pepper on it. The sandwich is quite big had to slice it in the middle and the remaining was for takeout. The filling of the pork was a lot of serving soft and tender had a lot of flavoring. The bread was also soft even if it was toasted. Family members had ordered the Garlic Chow Mein with Shrimp . NOT SPONSORED. Check out my channel @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube  and click on the subscribe button for more vid...

Capture the Moment on Your Samsung Galaxy s21 ultra5g

Carmina was waiting for Mom Violy and Tita Edna to purchase her baked goods at the lobby inside the Manila Hotel. Even if Carmina knew her phone was already running out of battery out of boredom she played with her phone just by clicking Single Take and it had a timer. At first I had no clue what it would do however with practice I was able to capture something new. Carmina had no chance to take her pictures of herself since Mom Violy, Tita Edna and Tito Boni doesn't know how to use my phone or take someone else's picture. Watch the first video clip that my Samsung Galaxy s21 Ultra 5g did by just clicking Single Take with a timer of 15 seconds. Carmina just combined each video to make a video clip to show you the features programmed with music background on your phone. Carmina had notice a room preparing for an upcoming wedding inside the Manila Hotel. Tita Edna decided to check it out while we're waiting for our transportation to return home. Single Take from the wedding v...

Carmina's Yearly Medical Checkup

Carmina's goal is to make sure she is fully taken care and to do that is make sure we take our yearly medical check up. Carmina is a person who always wants what is best for her when it comes to being healthy. Carmina has parents who have health issues in which I've mentioned before from both parents. Carmina's way is to eat healthy and exercise where everyone has their own beliefs. We have some people have no access on how to do it. In the Philippines you can merely ask someone who is a doctor to write you a prescription in order for you to get your laboratory. I had asked a relative who knows me well enough and see them often to be checked up. Mom Violy had introduced Agnes from Asiatic Medical Laboratories, Inc located at #06A Dona Juana Rodriguez Avenue (Broadway), New Manila, Quezon City. Their contact number is 726-9525/726-9582. Carmina always goes there early morning when they open this way your the first and don't see anyone else waiting for their turn. Make su...

Carmina's Review on The Manila Hotel Buffet

  Courtesy of Tito Boni Carmina won’t be able to have an experience eating at The Manila Hotel for their buffet restaurant that was taken on December 6, 2021 in celebration of belated birthday of Mom Violy. Carmina would like to thank Tito Boni for a delicious meal it has been two years since Carmina had her steak that was soft, tender and something we won’t be able to forget. Years ago Tito Boni who is the best friend of Mom Violy would always treat us for our birthday in a high class restaurant giving us an experience of a life time. Among years not able to go and eat in an expensive restaurant you finally look into being excited to experience something you come across being grateful having someone in your life. Entering inside The Manila Hotel you'll be asked to take your temperature by the palm of your head and show your vaccination card before you can proceed to enter inside The Manila Hotel. You will be placing your belongings inside an x-ray machine to place your hand bags...

Carmina's Review on Wendy's Waldorf salad in the Philippines

  On November 30, 2021 Carmina had ordered at Wendy's to try the solo version of Waldorf salad and realize she made a mistake. The solo size was tiny wouldn't fill me up. What you call a snack size if you plan to eat something else with your meal for the price of PHP 75.90 ($1.52) it is really delicious although you feel it is too small to appreciate it. Seven days later Carmina decided to order the bigger version of Waldorf salad for the price of PHP 143.00 ($2.86). Carmina was satisfied and became full from her Waldorf salad. I suggest if you don't want too many dressing might was well inform Wendy's to set aside. Carmina like how the walnut taste being sweet with a crunch and apple inside to eat with your greens. To check out other salad offered at  Wendy's Philippines  is check the link given to direct you there. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Wendy's Waldorf Salad in the Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle ...

Carmina's California Gold Nutrition Collagen UP Marine Sourced Collagen

Carmina has been adding California Gold Nutrition Collagen UP Marine Sourced Collagen for four months. Carmina notice the changes while adding marine collagen in her morning meals with her coffee, oatmeal or juices that is blended up. Her hair has been growing longer, healthy skin, nails, joints, bones and the diet has changed eating less by portion per meals. Of course exercise and eating the right meals adds up on our daily routine. Carmina wanted to get a bigger size which she was able to find at  Super Herb  Online Shopee Philippines for PHP 1,785.00 ($35.70) not including shipping and handling fee. Carmina's California Gold Nutrition Collagen UP Marine Sourced Collagen has arrived with a sealed to let you know it hasn't been tampered. Carmina has removed the sealed for you to see the difference in picture. Suggested Usage in California Gold Nutrition Collagen UP Marine Sourced Collagen Supplement Facts: Turning the lid is another seal of the California Gold Nutrition Coll...

Water Gallon Dispenser Covers with Style

Two weeks ago, Manang V was getting stress telling Carmina that the water dispenser's cover looks old and dirty. By appearance it doesn't attract anyone and every day you see it getting a glass of water. You get frustrated on how dirty it looks. Manang V asked Carmina to purchase two pieces of water gallon cover giving me an option to pick what color and styles to purchase online. Manang V had informed her boss that she had requested Carmina to make the purchases. Carmina was able to find a water gallon cover from  Chellecul  Online Shopee Philippines that fits a five-gallon water dispenser for PHP 169.00 ($3.38) not including shipping and handling fee. The best part it has an elastic on the bottom rather than what we had in the past it was a zipper on the side. Carmina had picked out the ones looked tropical a view from the outside for Manang V to see every day in her kitchen. Carmina was able to check and see if it would fit our water dispenser having two models next to it m...

Changes Made after 2 Years in Vikings Philippines

Eating at Vikings at the SM the Block after two years you need to book reservation ahead of time. To do this you will go to  Vikings Philippines  is to make a reservation when you plan to visit giving the date, how many will be attending and providing an email address. You will be given a confirmation number and receive an email whether you would like to modify or change the information given. Before you the date approaches you will be given a reservation code and you must show it either printed up or from your phone. Viking Philippines only give you fifteen minutes to keep your slot. I suggest you leave early due to the Christmas rush you'll be stuck in traffic to get there. You have reached Vikings Philippines you will line up to present your reservation code at the front giving them all the person coming presenting their vaccine cards. The person it is registered on will show their identification to show proof who booked the reservation. Be sure to inform ahead of time if y...

Desserts from Panda Express Philippines Mango Sago and Ube Pastillas

Those who are limited in eating a dessert will surely be reaching their goal when they try Mango Sago and Ube Pastillas from Panda Express. Carmina was able to try the Mango Sago and Ube Pastillas when Mom Violy decided to eat their main entrees. Mango Sago for PHP 119.00 ($2.38) Ube Pastillas for PHP 119.00 ($2.38) Over all the Mango Sago is not too sweet even if it kind of look the popular desserts made in the Philippines called Mango Graham Crackers. The Ube Pastillas was only a disappointment when you put the Mango Sago next to it being less amount inside the container.  Although it was the worth to try something new from their dessert menu you feel your eating the ube pastillas candy just a pudding version with graham crackers. To read what Carmina has ordered from Panda Express for their main meals is to click at the link given: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/11/panda-express-chinese-kitchen.html Otherwise you can click directly to their  Official Website  to...