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...
In our household we have a day when we serve just Japanese food instead of eating outside in a restaurant. We're a lot when you combine each family member together at the dinner table. Our menu is usually the lazy sushi, shrimp tempura, fresh tuna, salmon and sukiyaki. Note : You can get my recipe on the lazy sushi and shrimp tempura (shrimp tempura lazy sushi) in my recipes for your reference. Easy Sukiyaki Recipe : Ingredients : 1 Package Vermicelli Noodles 4 Pieces Dry Shiitake mushroom (sliced thinly) 1 Package tofu (slice in cubes) 1/2 Napa Cabbage 1/2 Kilo sirloin cut or tenderloin cut 1 Bottle Sukiyaki Broth Beef bones 1 Onion (slice in the middle) Green Onions Tip: You can buy sukiyaki broth it will look like this found in the Japanese grocery store or Asian Grocery near you Step 1 : In a medium pot place water half way and add beef bones Add slice onion Let it boil Step 2 : Soak dry shiitake mushroom in hot water in...