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...
I love eating Vietnamese dishes and come across cooking it at home. It is easy to make pho soup just like what you eat in any Vietnamese Restaurant. The best part in making the Vietnamese pho soup at home you can add anything your heart desire from the following: shrimp, chicken breast, beef top sirloin and pork. Broth : (8 Cups) Chicken Beef Bone Pork Bone The main ingredient is the following : 1 Onion (cut in half) 5 Slices of Ginger 1 Tbs Salt 2 1/2 Tbs Fish Sauce 1 package of vermicelli sotanghon noodles 1 Lime (cut in 4 wedges) or Lemon 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts 1 Tbs green onion (chopped) 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped) Preparing the broth : Step 1 : Preparing the broth cook the choice of meat in a pot with 8 cups of water. Add slice of onion, ginger to add taste to your broth Let it boil until meat is fully cooked. Set aside and let it cool. Step 2 : Remove the meat from the broth and strain Place in a Tupperware and place in th...