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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...

Flavored Popcorn Recipe



When you feel the mood to watch a movie just like in a movie theater why not make some flavored popcorn just like what you normally eat when you are outside but can make it at home as well.

Flavored Popcorn:
Ingredient:

Choose your flavoring:
  1.  Cheese
  2. White Cheese
  3. Barbecue
  4. Sour Cream
  5. Chili Barbecue
  6. Garlic Parmesan
  7. Japanese Sweet Corn
  8. Pinoy Sweet Corn
  9. Sour Barbecue
  10. Honey Garlic
  11. Cheddar Parmesan
  12. Cheesy Jalapeno
  13. Ranch O' Cheddar
  14. Flame Grilled Barbecue
  15. Pizza
  16. Hard Wasabi
  17. Buttered Cheese
  18. Honey Butter
  19. Creamy Wasabi
Ingredient:

Microwave Popcorn or popcorn kernels
Powdered Flavoring
Large Tupperware with lid

Step 1:

Cook popcorn in the microwave/ cook popcorn kernels how you normally cook it

Step 2:
  • Add small amount of flavoring in the Tupperware
  • Add the cooked popcorn
  • Cover the Tupperware
  • Shake well

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