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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...

What are the benefits having a fruit tree in your backyard?




I remember when I was young while growing up my mom had so many fruit trees from persimmon, apple, pear, calamansi, banana and so many more just growing in our backyard.

By the time it was in season to eat them we had a lot of fruits to eat from our own home as each time we couldn't eat all of them my mom would give them away to her family friends free of charge.


The benefit of having a fruit tree in your home you get to enjoy the fruits and make it into baked goods such as lemon bar, cakes and pies.

You can also make it into a fresh juice by using a juicier.

I use to dehydrate our fruits to make it into dried fruits and it became our snack at home.

Now you have more time to spend time in your own home and you have room to grow fruit trees in your home by the time your fruits have grown out in your backyard you have your own fruits coming from your own garden.




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