Food trip with family who are visiting the Philippines. Those who have a lot of friends and love to explore within their reach. Can experience a food trip that serves pinoy food is to dine outside at Cusina De Parilla. My family had made reservations at  Cusina de Parilla . Cusina de Parilla is open restaurant where there is ceiling electric fan. No way to feel uneasy with a public restroom to use when dining. We all know open air is better for us. The server would give you a plate with one cup of rice if you had ordered some with your meal. The best seller is their Kansi Bulalo, Chopsuey, Pancit Canton and Classic Lumpia Shanghai. Some of the food we wanted to order was no longer available. My family also ordered the grilled chicken, Bicol Express and Crispy Pork Sisig.  We are too hungry Carmina didn't have a chance to take a picture of the Kansi Bulalo. I did have the time to take a picture of the surrounding while I was waiting for the food. If you're in the area of Angele...

The restaurant we often eat in Dampa Seaside is being renovated. Pia had approached us in the parking area. Pia noticed by the look of my face and informed that she is now working for Kainan Sa Balanghay. Pia brought us inside Kainan Sa Balanghay. Mom Violy began talking to Pia asking her to assist us to shop inside the public market. The family members who are visiting had informed us what they wanted to eat by looking at the menu. Pia had assisted us to the nearest public market purchase lobster, shrimp, squid and fish. They had suggested the best way to cook the lobster steam with hot chili sauce to dip. Butter and garlic cooked for the shrimp and crabs. Grilled pompano was served with grilled squid stuffed with tomatoes and onion dipping sauce was vinegar or soy sauce with calamansi. When you're a visitor they want to eat something combined with green mango, tomatoes and onion a popular salad in the Philippines usually dip with bagoong.  Calamari is something we usually get not...

For a very long time Mom Violy has been craving for Shanghai Fried Siopao. The first time we tried visiting the area it was closed after New Year's Eve. It is not that often we're in the area of Ongpin which is located in Manila off Binodo. Mom Violy found Carmina will be in the area of Roxas Boulevard. Mom Violy asked if she can be stopped by and see if  Shanghai Fried Siopao  was open. Mom Violy tried calling the phone number listed online. Yet she figures they might be too busy to answer the phone call. Mom Violy was able to see and make her purchases inquired how she can get hold of them. The person also informed us they also deliver by ordering directly in the Facebook. There is other food sold at the counter when you place your order. Carmina brought home one pack of pork Somai sold for one hundred pesos ($1.75). Carmina also bought one container of sweet potato for one hundred pesos. ($1.75)  After going home found out later it is tikoy kamote flavor it is actually...

Before Carmina had planned to do a live streaming with Mom Violy she had informed her once you've talked there is no way to edit it. 🤣 Mom Violy at first was quiet giving a heads up.  Carmina explained to Mom Violy she needs to start doing live streaming which is required for everyone who wants to ads on reels in their Facebook. It is a challenge we need to conquer even if we don't know what to discuss while having a live streaming. In the beginning Carmina informed Mom Violy she'll walk at the sky bridge since I was informed it was the only way to cross over to the other side. Mom Violy said, no. I'll just stay in the car. Carmina was preparing herself and began leaving the car. Mom Violy said, okay I'll go with you. I asked Mom Violy are you sure you'll be alright climbing the stairs up on the sky bridge.  It turns out Mom Violy came along with Carmina to explore.  Afterwards walking on Roxas Boulevard Carmina was looking for the entrance of  Manila Bay Walk ...

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would be in the area of Mall of Asia and invited her to join. Mom Violy suggested eating at Olive Garden, and Carmina agreed since they had seen one months ago before dining at another restaurant. The Never-Ending Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks costs 795.00 pesos ($14.00), and you can choose a different soup for this meal. Mom Violy's favorite is the Chicken & Gnocchi soup. Carmina tried their Minestrone during her last visit to Olive Garden. This time, my meal included soup, so I chose the Zuppa Toscana with spicy sausage, kale, and potatoes. It wasn’t as spicy as the server had described. Carmina ordered the Italian Braised Short Ribs , which comes with a choice of rice or mashed potatoes, for 995.00 pesos ($17.45). Each main course includes salad and soup, so you can enjoy a satisfying meal by the time you reach the main dish, along with breadsticks.  A family member ordered the Shrimp Scampi Pasta , which comes with salad, soup, and bre...

We all know that it against the law to post copyrighted music.  Did you know that there are NCS (No Copyright Sound)?  There are sites you can either become a member or download for free depending on your choice. Carmina has a lot of videos that doesn't have any sound. Sometimes we don't feel like telling a story with our voice. Eventually you learn from how to get around doing it all on your own and those who have no clue where to start. I will give you some links where they allow you to use their NCS. No Copyright Sounds YouTube Pixabay No Copyright Songs To look for the type of music you're looking for just type in the search button and click play and if you like it click download. Some people say Meta also has NCS yet for some reason I don't see it on my end. I decided to just download on my own. Always read full details to see whether you can use their NCS where you plan to post in social media. If you can entertain people in your Facebook where restriction doesn...

Learning point based on my own experience in Carmina Lifestyle. Carmina took a bet from Uncle Boni who is the best friend of Mom Violy. Uncle Boni is another father to me. Make the story short Uncle Boni somewhat wanted me to increase my followers from 15K to 20K. Nothing is impossible just need patience to figure out how to find your 5K followers. Carmina was no pro making reels although never had problems learning something new. Sometimes I do go out to explore other days like anyone else stay at home. I have an external hard drive filled with memories somewhat was deleted from my video album in Carmina Lifestyle when I wasn't monetized yet. I wanted to make sure no violations would occur at some point. I learned that replacing NCS rather having the actual music would boost me without any restrictions. I had challenged myself doing voice over by writing in Microsoft word on my laptop. I would read my script on my phone before uploading my reels in Facebook. After realizing not ma...

Carmina doesn't like wasting food when you have leftover food. We can use it to make another dish. Carmina had removed the hickory barbecue from the bone and shredded it up. Leftover Hickory BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe Ingredients: Hickory BBQ Chicken (shredded) Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (based on your taste) Pasta Noodles (any type) 1 small onion (chopped) Black Pepper (based on your taste) Salt (based on your taste) Cooking: Cook the pasta noodles by following the package after it is cooked drain and set aside. Preparing: Mix all ingredients together go based how creamy you want your pasta is by adding the Tostitos Salsa Con Queso, add barbecue sauce, pasta noodles, chopped onions, black pepper, salt and optional add bell pepper if you have any. Carmina didn't have any bell pepper wasn't able to add to my Hickory BBQ Chicken Pasta. It is easy to prepare and not that time consuming. It can be prepared ahead and pack it up when you feel like ...

  Are you the person who love to try new food? Carmina love to explore and try new food that you've decided to dine in a restaurant. Mom Violy doesn't like exploring going out of her comfort zone. Carmina had ordered the New Baked Chicken Pesto Pasta from  Pizza Hut Philippines . Upon serving the New Baked Chicken Pesto it is hot in a flat bowl with waxed paper that has been wrapped with one sliced butter toast bread. Carmina offered Mom Violy to try it at first, she said, no. Mom Violy was feeling hungry and couldn't wait for her food. Mom Violy kept getting seconds on the New Baked Chicken Pesto Pasta. We know how people are they won't admit it until someone tries it first. Carmina's Review: The chicken was very soft and tender it was easy to chew one reason Mom Violy liked it a lot based on the pesto was creamy not try rich in its flavor. The pasta was cooked well. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover an...

During the time we're planning with Becky she had informed me that, if possible, to get a haircut on the day our get together. I said, of course we can do your errands together. Mom Violy said, she would also like to get a pedicure. We all had our beauty treatments the place we've planned to go too was very busy couldn't entertain us. We ended up enter inside  Renee Lao Salon  located at Tomas Morato in Quezon City. Mom Violy had her pedicure, and she brought her own nail polish. Becky requested for a hair style of Jamie Lee Curtis her idol.  Carmina just had her simple bob cut. All a sudden the owner of the salon had entered inside no clue who she was than figured out joking with Mom Violy. Renee Lao requested a photo with Mom Violy. Life without expectation we come across someone who we never knew. Mom Violy's pedicure is two hundred pesos only ($3.57) on her pedicure. May have to inquirer on other services made inside Renee Lao Salon. The price for haircut was five h...

The feeling when we get old and need more support when we are seating down on an office chair. We realize the structure of how office chairs are made different from the years ago. Someone had given me an office chair the only difference it was Ergonomic that has support those who need it. Carmina sat on the ergonomic office chair and her butt began to be painful. I decided to look online for an orthopedic pillow enough to give me support where I most need while seating down on my office chair. I also had to consider the size if it was the right fit giving me to search further. Everyone's preference is different because we all body frame is not the same for others. I went ahead and made a purchase from  Dofia Official Store . The good part is if you had any questions they would reply right away. It was on sale when I made the purchase sold for 281.00 ($5.18) which I also had a discount from my Shopee Philippines came down too 266.00 ($4.75) pesos.  Upon arrival you'll receive a...