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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Banana Bread Recipe


During the time when my son was a toddler he didn't want to eat fruits. I had to find a way for him to eat it without knowing what he was eating. I had learned to bake and make the banana into a banana bread cupcake.

My son had no clue what he was eating. All he knew that time the cupcake tasted so good.

I realize this was the only way he can eat fruits or vegetables.

My son was a very picky eater. My parents told me I was the same when I was young.

On this recipe it will work on any other fruits or vegetables just remove the banana and replace it with a fruit or vegetable.

Banana Bread Recipe:
Ingredient:
  • 3 large ripe banana
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
Step 1:

Preheat oven to 325

Step 2:

Grease pan with butter

Step 3:

In a bowl mash the ripe banana

Step 4:

In a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda in the mixer.

Step 5:

Add the ripe banana that has been mashed
Add the vanilla extract
Add the beaten egg
Add the milk
Add the sugar

Step 6:

You can pour either in a bread pan or cupcake pan.

Best to use cupcake liners for the cupcake.

Bake for one hour. Best to check it in thirty minutes with the toothpick all ovens are all different.

Step 7:

Remove from oven with oven mittens.

Let it cool down.


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