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Discover the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine at Ambers, where culinary delight meets budget-friendly dining.

Becky was the first one to introduce me to  Amber  where she brought pork barbeque and pancit . It has been a long time eating there. Carmina was craving for pork barbeque. I had suggested to Becky to dine in person at Ambers after picking her up at her home. Upon entering there weren't that many people more on take outs we had looked over the menu since the print was too small to read decided to take a picture and zoom it on my phone. Becky and Carmina decided to share five pieces of pork barbecue. Becky ordered carbonara , and I chose one to serve of rice. You can choose where to sit when dining inside Amber. There is a restroom available, but it does not provide toilet paper, and it is a unisex facility. If you have leftovers can ask for assistant to have it wrapped up for you. Becky also recommended to try their pichi pichi which had ordered for takeout bring it home to eat. After trying it at home very soft even if you put in the refrigerator and warm in the microwave th...

Tips: How to Get a Star from Star Sender in Facebook

We have already activated our Stars with Pay Out from Facebook we can begin earning money from our reels. The first thing you need to know if you're living in the Philippines each star is one-centavo coin.  For me it is US currency one star is one penny coin. It will be same in other country. No matter if you gain stars the money flow is small. What matters you'll start earning an income slowly. Remember stars are not free the person who is the Star Sender need to purchase with their own money. Some people have question me how they send stars they think it is free.  Reality in our life nothing is free we need to earn money it is the same way gaining stars from your reels. First what I learned is follow the Star Senders in Facebook by typing on search everything will be listed as Star Sender or Flex Stars. There are a lot of post floating in the feeds check on the ones who you're following, or type Star Sender in Facebook and they will be revealed with a whole list of peop...

Carmina's Hobby Making Gel Candles in California

People who stay at home try to find a new hobby or venture through exploring. Carmina use to live in California she learned how to make gel candles at her home. I would purchase my gel candles supplies at the art store. I learned to purchase my glass containers from the thrift stores. They we're inexpensive way to save money on items that can be useful. Decorations to use was able to find in garage sales sold during the season of summer. Everything was assessable to find what we needed to be creative to build art with your own imagination. I'll be sharing you what I have made in the past through pictures. During that time, I was into aquarium having fish inside a glass container my imagination run with ideas. I had friends who also requested decorations for their home. Vegetables I would purchase waxed molds just to add with the gel by combining them together. Our days there wasn't any social media everything was sold elsewhere. I had a friend having a baby girl decided to...

"Stars Don't Fall Off the Sky"

Carmina Lifestyle only support her followers when we engaged with each other by watching their reels, react on their post. One week ago, I had followed someone new, and she had complained about people asking for stars from her or if they had followed you, they we're demanding you to put a heart on their reel's videos. There are people who are not considerate they don't realize having a Facebook Page is something just like how we begin having friends with someone new. We need to get to know the person. We visit someone's, home is same meaning when you enter inside someone else's Facebook Page. We read, watch their reel's videos, make comments along what they have posted only if we enjoyed what it is. Ever notice when someone add you to the promotion among those people do, they really follow you. Try posting the promotion on your own Facebook Page. Leave it for a long time see if those people are really following you. My conclusion people are listed because they a...

Inspire to Achieve Your Own Goal in Life

Enjoy your life and find what you love to do! During the pandemic there we're activities that had restricted you from doing it. Or the busy schedule you had brought an impact without realizing what you've done to make you happy. Withdraw to those who cannot give back what you want out in your life. Give them the space they need to figure out what they want for themselves. Carmina has always given her family and friends space. It gives them a reality check up to see what changes they can do for themselves. Many people take longer to come out from their comfort zone. Other it is easily to figure what they want to do with their life. Carmina has friends who think she may become a different person when you get to be famous. I always tell my friends from the first time you've met me. Do you think I've ever changed? All I know I am matured, moved further from whom I am, yet the Carmina you've known is the same.  Carmina knew she can give a good impression on someone to be...

Tips: How to Order Estrel's Caramel Cake

Day before Mother's Day Carmina brought Mom Violy to Estrel's Caramel Cake located in 54 Scout Tobias.  Carmina had informed Mom Violy she'll just order it in person, yet she had refused.  The salesperson said, they are sold out on the caramel cake and informed us to just place an order after Mother's Day since they are busy. Mom Violy wasn't sure if she wanted to eat a cake by herself. Mom Violy's daughter in the United States asked her what she wanted for Mother's Day gift. Mom Violy said, she wanted Estrel's Caramel Cake Mother's Day. My sister had message me asking me to order the Estrel's Caramel Cake. I had ordered online on their website  Estrel's Caramel Cakes .  I had placed the order for the smallest size available for the price of one thousand pesos through via-payment Gcash. Filling up the form asking for full name, address, date needed, time to pick up in person and email address. I had received an email letting me know it has be...

Summer Out Loud Cantaloupe Cream Frappuccino from Starbucks Philippines

Mom Violy felt she needed something cold to drink. The only place Mom Violy likes to drink is beverages from Starbucks. Carmina felt she deserves something to drink. Carmina notice Starbuck has a new Summer Out Loud Cantaloupe Cream Frappuccino. It is actually delicious if you're into something sweet and into fruits of cantaloupe. 😋 NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy Excited for Ling Nam Express in Robinsons Magnolia

Carmina was busy walking around with Mom Violy inside Robinsons Magnolia. She had noticed a sign saying there is a Ling Nam Express located at the Ground Floor. Mom Violy was asking where the Ground Floor is. Carmina said it is where the food court is located. Yet she didn't believe me went ahead ask each security Mom Violy. They kept telling her they are new at the Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina said, why don't you just trust me let's go to the ground floor and if I am wrong than we can look for it elsewhere. Going down from the second floor riding the escalator Carmina pointed out to Mom Violy and said see I am right.  Mom Violy said, why did you ask me to ask the security guard. We know most seniors they won't admit they are wrong. 🤣 Mom Violy was busy looking at the screen located at the top for their menu. Carmina was looking at the menu that was holdable on top the counter.  Mom Violy realized mine was easier to read the menu especially when you're feeling hungr...

Tito Boni's Request to Eat at The Alley by Vikings in U.P. Town Center

The last time I had made potato salad was on April 1, 2023. Tito Boni made a comment asking for a sample.  When someone has treated me well enough to be my other father treating Mom Violy and Tita Edna for a meal. For me making his request doesn't bother me. In reality he can be my father figure because the way he treats me as if I was his daughter. Tito Boni's birthday was on May 14, 2023. I had informed Mom Violy and Tita Edna it should be our turn to treat Tito Boni out on his belated birthday. I also said, he should pick where he would like to eat. Tito Boni said, he would like to eat at The Alley by Vikings because the last time he went there when U.P. Town Center was just being developed. Mom Violy made a reservation through the phone two weeks for May 23, 2023. On the day of May 23, 2023  Carmina was the first one to arrive at The Alley by Vikings at eleven o'clock informing I had reservation under Mom Violy's name party of five. Carmina knows how it feels to eat...

Potato with Bacon Salad Recipe

The last time I made  Potato Salad  on April 1st, 2023, posting in Carmina Lifestyle. Tito Boni made a comment wanting a sample. I decided to give the potato salad to Tito Boni for his belated birthday gift. The only difference I had no leftover chicken available. I ended up thinking of something else that I can use to make the potato salad. I remembered I can make a bake potato salad version only difference the potatoes will be boiled not baked. I don't have an oven in the house. Rather using sour cream, I had used mayonnaise and chives was my red onions.  There is a possibility you can revise any way to taste the way it would be. I am sharing you my Potato with Bacon Salad Recipe with you. Potato with Bacon Salad Recipe: Ingredients: 1 - Package of Marble Potatoes (boiled until cooked and slice in the middle) 1 - Small Red Onion (peel and chopped) Mayonnaise (any brand) 6 - Pieces of Bacon (use kitchen scissors to slice thinly) Ground Black Pepper (based on your taste) ...

New Guacamole Nachos from Taco Bell Philippines

When you're at a different location you tend to look for food closer to the area. I decided to eat  Taco Bell . I notice they have something new with guacamole. My favorite from Taco Bell is their nachos. This time I had tried the New Guacamole Nachos includes with tortilla chips, ground meat, tomato, onion, sour cream and guacamole. New Guacamole Nachos is Ala Carte for 275.00 pesos ($4.91). NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Taco Bell Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

How to Order from Din Tai Fung

Upon entering Din Tai Fung you'll need to go to the booth they'll ask how many is with you giving you a number, menu, order and pencil form explaining how to do it. Din Tai Fung accept walk in first come serve. Meantime when table is not yet prepared for you can seat at the waiting seats filling up the order form and checking the menu what you would like to order. Table is ready for you a staff will approach you letting you pick where you would like to be seated. Common dim sum places are the same process just need to make sure how many serving you would like per quantity. We had ordered the following: Pork Xiao Long Bao Steamed Shrimp and Pork Shao Mai Shrimp and Pork Wanton  Eggplant with Minced Pork  Sauteed String Beans Fried Pork Chop Shrimp Fried Rice Carmina ordered the Lemongrass cold beverage. The server had mixed the ginger with balsamic vinegar and soy sauce to dip for the Xiao Long Bao. Restroom are located in the back of dining area on the right side. M for male a...