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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...

Have you’ve ever been bribed to keep a secret you have discovered from someone?

Have you’ve ever been bribed to keep a secret you have discovered from someone? The reason I came from this topic because my friend was telling me someone was bribing him to get what he wanted out of his connections and since my friend had no money to buy what he needs the person who has money wanted to bribe him to get what he had wanted for himself. I was telling him life doesn’t work that way to be bribed off to get what you want especially if it comes from using you to get someone back in your life just to use you to get back what relationship you have lost. My friend said I was not thinking clear, and I know what bribe is because when I was growing up, I went through bribes, and I know what it does and how it doesn’t work that way. Sometimes from a reason you don’t mean to eavesdrop on someone’s conversation to find out news from someone that they want to keep it away from someone they tend to buy you something you really want that you cannot afford. I know how it feels ...

Did you know you need to peel your asparagus?

Did you know you need to peel your asparagus? I was surprised that my friend was peeling her asparagus before she had cooked it into bowling water. We normally just wash and boil it how it comes from the grocery store. I had asked my other friend about it and she was also surprised because she does the same thing in what we do as I was asking my friend who was peeling the white asparagus why you need to peel it she said this is what she was taught to do since her boyfriend is a chef. I had looked into it more and was told when your asparagus is thick you need to peel the tough skin of the asparagus. Although peeling the thin asparagus is not required to peel the skin it is not bad for you if you plan to eat it so far nothing has happened to me and we eat the skin often the asparagus are very thin the size of your pinky on your hand. Imagine if I peeled that I have less to eat from it and asparagus are expensive in the Philippines.  

Palitaw Recipe

Palitaw is made of glutinous flour the meaning of palitaw comes from surface which is made flat topped with toppings with shredded fresh coconut, sugar and sesame seeds. I will give you a secret seasoning we also put to add flavoring to this dish that will make it healthy for you as you are eating this dessert. Palitaw Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 Kilo - Glutinous Flour 2 Cups - Fresh shredded coconut 1/2 Cup - Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup - Sesame Seeds Banana Leaf (cut size of an one cup) Water Preparing Palitaw In a bowl you will add the glutinous and pour some water until it will stick together to form into a small ball Place each ball on a plate Steaming Bath In a medium pot boil water once hot flatten the palitaw place inside the boiling water until it begins to float remove it place on the banana leaf do the same on remaining until done. Cooking Sesame Seeds In a frying pan place on stove top when hot add sesame seeds an...