After my lunch with Becky on March 6, 2024, she wanted to walk at Ali Mall. We are walking outside on the sidewalk there was lots of people walking for some reason Becky was in front of me. Becky was walking at the right-hand side near the street.  The sidewalk was a bit crowded at that time because everyone wanted to cross the street.  Carmina was walking behind Becky and the sun was hitting my eyes during our walk it was humid. For some reason that day I had tripped over landed my chin at the end of the sidewalk. Someone shouted there is an accident which led people in front of me who had stopped asking if I needed help.  Becky had turned around at shock seeing her friend at the ground landed on both knees hitting the street. All a sudden it is automatic in our head to just stand up when we're at the ground without any help. Becky asked me to seat down at Wendy's. I removed my face mask. There were blood stains inside my mask.  I used wipes to clean my mouth and sa...

Carmina is running out of groceries in her home. I was feeling hungry seeing it is already six o'clock in the afternoon.  My body clock gets hungry for dinner. Carmina began looking at the grab application to see what she can order. I was craving for salmon teriyaki being on a budget. Carmina saw a new place serves Japanese food. The prices are affordable at  Miyagi Sushi . Carmina had a choice to either get the salmon teriyaki bento box, sushi and so many selections to pick from their menu. I had to think what I can consume went for the salmon teriyaki don includes Japanese rice and side order of salad for 299.00 pesos ($5.34). The family member wanted to try the chicken teriyaki don includes Japanese rice and side order of salad for 230.00 pesos ($4.11).  Food had arrived in a paper bag food was secured.  The only thing they need to make new changes the Japanese rice was not fully cooked bit on the hard and crunchy side.  The serving of the salmon teriyaki and...

Becky had asked Carmina are you free on March 6, 2024. Carmina said yes and Becky responded we can bond catch up. Carmina said we can meet at my house from there we can go to Gateway 2 Mall. Carmina had informed Becky that she can only eat vegetables. Becky responded oh you're the picky eater. I'll let you decide where to eat. Carmina had asked Becky if she eats Mexican food. Becky said, yes, I love eating tacos and burrito. Have you tried the food at Army Navy? Becky said, she has never tried the food at Army Navy.  Becky was getting excited since she we haven't seen each other for a long time. I've never eaten inside Army Navy. I only buy my food through Grab food have it delivered to my home. Enter inside Army Navy Carmina went to the counter and took the menu handed to Becky. I told Becky we should seat down see what she would like to order. I already had an idea what I would be ordering the vegetable burrito with a sprite in a can. Becky decided to order the soft t...

We know in reality there is no way to be in two places at the same time.  Carmina has decided to concentrate on Carmina Lifestyle.  Carmina finds it difficult to have two digital creator accounts.  I am only on person who only want to share one account. I cannot find myself working double time in digital creator.  Carmina has a life outside social media.  Today, March 4, 2024, I started changing my settings in Carmina LS.  I've informed some of my family and friends ahead of time. Their reaction was it was a waste to stop. I said, no way for me to work double time and have both Facebook accounts active.  I informed one friend try juggle two Facebook accounts see if you can manage. One account already takes too much time and effort to keep it active. If, you've never entered inside the world of digital creator you don't know what assignments given to you to complete for five days. I have a lot of friends who are running out what to post daily. I've come...

Long time ago Carmina use to cook a lot being independent picking what dishes you wanted to make into a meal. There is no rule how you can make a dish when passion comes to your cooking. The free of picking the right ingredients and what is season what makes a dish easy. We go based on what is on sale and in season because this is our way being practical.  Sometimes when we enter inside the grocery store, we have our written grocery list. Often, we walk around finding random vegetables that wasn't on our list. When the item is on sale we tend to grab and make something a part of our meal. Some people say not to shop when feeling hungry because we'll begin to grab unnecessary items that wasn't necessary.  Coming home unpacking what we have purchase begin to think ahead what we want to make a meal. The ideas begin endless not sure what dishes we want to cook.  Majority of our ingredients can be cooked so many ways. Today, I will be using boneless belly bangus milk fish with...

Ever experience having hives or rashes on your skin well not a good way. It can be very itchy occur most of the time before you've taken a shower. I have a difficult time sleeping due the feeling you want to scratch it off. Although I notice the rash begins to spread. For me it is only temporary imagine the people who deal with it all most their whole life. In the beginning I didn't consult anyone about it started off using hydrocortisone cream thinking it would go away.  Mom Violy kept saying it is only a bug bite.  Mom Violy suggested to use a blow dry when it begins to get itchy something she does to herself.  I tried it didn't quite work for me and didn't feel like putting heat on my skin. I started taking allergy medicine it would go away but comes back the itchy feeling on your arm and legs. I started feeling uneasy. I had message my cousin Mariles who is a dermatologist and sent a picture how it looks. I explained that I had a bug bite and when I would scratch it...

After eating my air fryer vegetable fritters, I felt my mouth was too dry. I needed something else to add to my meal. I came up with vegetable fritters udon cabbage soup to fill me up.  Vegetable Fritters Udon Cabbage Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Pack of Udon Noodles 3/4 - Cup of Cabbage (shredded) 2 Cups - Water 1 - Vegetable Stock Cube (any brand) 1 - Thumb size garlic (thinly sliced) 1 - Tbsp. Garlic (minced) Leftover vegetable fritters Cooking: In a small pot pour small amount of oil add garlic, garlic and sauté until half cooked add the cabbage, water once boiling add the vegetable stock cube and udon noodles.  On the top of the soup can just add your leftover vegetable fritters. If you want can also had some sunny side up egg or hardboiled egg. (optional)  Recipe on my  Vegetable Fritters  those who would like to cook it at their location.  NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank yo...

Mom Violy wanted to eat at A Mano this time she was craving for the vegetable eggplant lasagna.  Carmina had informed Mom Violy there is a new branch that recently opened inside Gateway 2, Cubao Quezon City. Mom Violy and Carmina was in the car when I saw  A Mano  outside Gateway 2.  There is a driveway where you can be dropped off and the parking is near Shopwise Grocery Store. Upon entering you will ride the escalator to the ground floor on the right-hand side is A Mano Restaurant.  There is a choice to dine inside the restaurant or outside. We had received some breadsticks while waiting for our meal to be served. The server had informed Mom Violy it will take thirty minutes to prepare her food.  Carmina had ordered Spinach Ravioli it is my second time eating this dish. Mom Violy wasn't able to finish her Verde Eggplant Lasagna. She was able to take it out being packed up inside with a paper bag. Just in case you want to see our first experience dining on...

Carmina cannot eat any seafood in her meal right now. I've decided to make vegetable fritters it will be the same concept. Carmina will be using a different batter in which one of my friends had informed me what they use to make fritters. Right now, I am not allowed to fry any food my way is to cook my meal is using the air fryer.  Carmina's Air Fryer Vegetable Fritters Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Medium Size Sweet potato (peel and grate) 2 - Cup of Squash (peel and grate) 1/2 Cup - All Purpose Flour  2 - Large Eggs (well beaten) 1/2 Cup - Japanese Breadcrumbs Black Pepper (based on taste) Salt (based on taste) Olive Oil Optional:  You can add other vegetables in your fritters I only used what I had off hand in my kitchen.  Preparing the Batter: Combine all the ingredients together and mix well. Air Fryer: Use a 3/4 cup measuring cup scoop it place on air fryer pan flatten with a fork. Spray some olive oil on top of the vegetable fritter. Do this to each one that fits in...

Carmina went shopping at Farmers Market in Cubao, Quezon City with Mom Violy. For the first time I decided to purchase some fresh salmon. I had no clue how much it would cost and found out the price per kilo is 800 pesos.  I asked the seller if they can sell it for me half kilo of 400.00 pesos. The person asked how it wanted sliced and how thick.  They offered to have it fillet or sliced. I requested it to be sliced since no clue how I was planning to cook it at that time. My first cooking with my air flyer is grilled salmon.  I have read a lot of tips online saying when using the air fryer there should be space inside when using the air fryer. My salmon pieces are quite big no room to put two pieces inside.  Carmina's Easy Air Fryer Grilled Salmon Recipe Ingredients: Fresh Sliced Salmon (clean, season with salt and black pepper) Olive Oil Air Fryer: Before placing the sliced salmon inside the air fryer, I had rubbed small amount of olive oil on both sides. Plac...

Beauty becomes expensive when you need to purchase items for your skin allergies.  My cousin Mariles had informed me to try some products. First, I had to checked where it would be possible to purchase and to be available. I also had to think of my budget. I went online to see which one had it available and can be shipped out right away. Carmina found the product from  Oxford Healthcare  Lazada Philippines. The item I need to purchase is called. Ceradan Hydra Moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin.  By exploring we need to see if it is compatible for our skin which where we will test it out on our skin since everyone's body is different. The price is 840.00 pesos ($15.27) not including shipping and handling. NOTE: Carmina is not a physician please consult your doctor before making your purchase. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

One month ago, I have been doing my research on what was a good air fryer in the Philippines.  I was chatting with my cousin Mariles and she had mentioned that she cooks her food with an air fryer. Yet the one she had was off my budget. I didn't want to spend on 10,000.00 pesos ($181.00).  Mariles had informed her she had purchased her air fryer two years online.  I went looking at the stores that had carried an air fryer. The expensive it got and decided to hold off figure which one I wanted. Someone had informed me that their friend recently made a purchase at  Yowx ii Lazada Philippines. They said the air fryer works great for the price of 2,445.69 pesos ($44.47) not including shipping and handling.  Description of the Yowxii Smart LCD Touchscreen Air Fryer  I decided to purchase  Yowxii Smart LCD Touchscreen Air Fryer  16L with discount in Lazada that I had saved with my coins.  I had paid additional for the Certificate of Cover for Elect...

Over the weekend I have been venturing trying different vegetarian meals outside and somehow, I will need to make my meals at home. If you're not able to eat any meat and seafood only solution is to add vegetable broth in your home cooked meals. I asked one of my friends who eats healthy meals at her home cooked what kind of broth does she cook in her vegetable soup. My friend informed me she uses vegetable broth that is premade purchased in the grocery store. I live in the Philippines based in the United States. I will need to purchase mine online not at the grocery store. Nature's Harvest  Online Shopee Philippines sell Massel Vegetable Stock Cubes made from Australia for 119.00 pesos ($2.16) for ten pieces. Carmina was able to expand by making a new dish with the vegetable broth.  It was a success with the ingredients added to my tomato cheddar cheese potato noodle soup. Those who would like the recipe can click at the link: Carmina's Tomato Cheddar Cheese Potato Noodle ...

Carmina is exploring in her kitchen trying new recipes.  My challenge to myself is cook with just vegetables. I know it is humid in the Philippines although craving for some tomato soup and potatoes. I will combine the two ingredients. Carmina's Tomato Cheddar Cheese Potato Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredient: 1 - Medium Potato (peel and chopped in cubes) 1 - Cup Blended Ripe Tomatoes 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic 1/2 - White Onion (chopped) 1 Tbsp. Butter 1/4 Cup - Pasta Noodles  2 - Slices Cheddar Cheese (any brand) 1 - Vegetable Cube (any brand) 2 - Cup Water Cooking: In a small pot you will add the butter, garlic and onion sauté, add tomatoes, water, potatoes, pasta noodles once it begins to boil add the vegetable broth. The pasta noodles and potatoes are fully cook add the cheddar cheese to thicken the soup. Ready to eat with toast bread or what you feel like combine your meal together. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and sha...

Carmina doesn't need to go to Baguio City to get some fresh vegetables. All she needs to do is purchase food that is ready to eat. Carmina went looking for vegetables soup for her meal. Carmina decided to order vegetable cream chowder from  Old Baguio Cafe . I had placed my order through Grab Food Delivery arrived with a brown paper bag and inside a plastic container it was sealed up no spillage.  The vegetable cream chowder was still hot placing it in a bowl.  It has bread floating on the vegetable chowder soup. The price of the cream vegetable chowder soup 250.00 pesos ($4.55) not including delivery fee. The serving is big enough to fill me the whole day. It was very good not to worry not eating any seafood in your cream chowder. I am on a challenge staying away from any meat or shellfish.  It depends on if you're a type of person if you eat a lot or someone like me can get full easily. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to l...

Last week I went grocery shopping and purchase some vegetables planning to make some chicken afritada, chicken curry and other dishes with meat. All a sudden I had skin allergies and was told to stay away from any meat and fish we have to figure what we can cook out of our meal. I was informed by my cousin Mariles not to eat any food that is fried. I don't have access of a oven in the house.  I have to think what I can eat with my vegetables. Carmina decided to make potato salad with asparagus and carrots. I didn't want to eat the carrots raw. I boiled it along with my potatoes, and asparagus. Potato Salad with Asparagus and Carrots Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Small Carrot (peel and chopped into cubes) 1 - Large Potato (peel and chopped into cubes) 6 Pieces - Asparagus (chopped into cubes) 1/2 - Small Onion (chopped) Mayo (any brand) Black Pepper (based on your taste) Salt (based on your taste) Cooking Instructions: In a small pot add water and the vegetables potatoes, carrots and ...

It is not bad eating healthy food when everyone else is enjoying their meal that has meat and seafood.  Carmina has known to be different the way she eats her meal.  To other people they feel they cannot eat a full meal without any meat or seafood. Carmina is not removing everything, yet fish is allowed only when it is not fried.  Mom Violy asked where she would like to eat lunch. I said, I prefer if it was Italian food at least I would know there would be something for me to eat and enjoy my meal. I remember there is an Olive Garden in Gloretta Mall. I asked, Mom Violy if it would be alright to eat there. She gave everyone a budget not going over 1,000 pesos. I had no choice no other meal for me to consume meaning I went over my budget. 🤣 All main course meal comes with unlimited soup, salad and bread stick I had picked my favorite minestrone soup. Mom Violy had debate on what she wanted to eat went ahead tried something new the fried eggplant with marinara sauce and si...