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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...

Being Creative is Not Just for Real Flowers Can Also Be for Silk Floral Arrangements

Everyone goes being creative when they want to find something to do at home I sometimes come across being creative as well I personally make silk flower arrangements and order them online for my supplies this way I can also give it away as a Birthday, Wedding Anniversary or Christmas gifts to let my family and friends know it was personally made by me. These are the floral arrangements I have made in the past here in the Philippines to give you an ideal what kind of talent I also have to share you my own ideals I came across from on my own. In real life flowers comes in a pot when we plant it so I came across using a glass pot filled it with rocks I had in my room when I use to make gel candle on my own and came across using my old supplies to use them for my floral arrangement with ceramic pastel flowers to decorate my wooden fence I had ordered online. I had someone who had requested small floral arrangements to put in their room or bathroom these are the kind of floral arrangements ...

Thinking Ahead it is Christmas in September

It’s Christmas in September! We are staying home the only thing that comes in mind is the Christmas Holiday that is coming as we start preparing ahead to think what we can give to our family and friends we start listing down a list of items that we can start buying for them online. Everyone wants to feel they have accomplished something ahead of time and I am one of the type of person who things ahead. I had started ordering Christmas wrapper online because if you buy months ahead of the Christmas holiday you can buy it in an inexpensive price. Buying items by the dozen you save your cost when you live in the Philippines you will realize everyone wants the same item you plan to give a family member there is no more complaining because everyone has the same item. I live in a household where everyone wants the same item given to each family member I always give something that is both for unisex this way no one complains why their gift is better than the others and everyone becomes unifie...

Beach Bun Burgers in the Philippines

  Today, I was craving a hamburger like the ones I had in California, where I grew up. While browsing Grab Food, I discovered a new hamburger place I hadn't noticed before. Their menu caught my attention, especially the Cali Burger, which features an all-beef patty, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and a secret sauce. It sounded just like the burgers I used to order in California, a place I miss dearly. When you're homesick and longing for familiar flavors, sometimes trying a new restaurant is the perfect way to satisfy your craving.   Double Cali Burger with salt & pepper fries BBQ Bacon Burger with additional patty and cheese with salt & pepper fries The Hot Surfin' Bird with Beach Bun Fries is topped with chopped grilled onions, cheese sauce, and their secret sauce. To me, it tastes like a baked potato, which I absolutely love.  The highlight of Beach Bun Burgers is the flavor—it brings back memories of something I’ve always imagined. I...

Beef Salpicao Recipe

Today our menu is beef salpicao and Manang V wanted to make sure it tastes how it is supposed to be I am her tester when it comes to her home cooked meals. This way we are both helping each other before it gets sent out to our family living somewhere else. Beef Salpicao Recipe Ingredients: 1 Kilo - Beef  tenderloin  (cubed) 1 Tsp - Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. - Butter 3 - Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 - Onion (chopped) 2 Tbsp. - Olive oil 2 Tsp - Oyster Sauce 1 Tsp - Ground Black Pepper to taste Marinate Procedure: In a bowl combine  Worcestershire  sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, black pepper with beef tenderloin marinate for one hour place in the refrigerator. Cooking Instructions: In a pot add olive oil, butter when hot add onion with marinated include the sauce cook until meat is tender and ready to serve when hot in a serving plate. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.  ...