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...
Today is the last Sunday of the month of November the menu for the employee is cooked by Ike who is Manang V's assistant in the kitchen. Ike decided to do chamba chamba recipe out of malunggay leaves, galunggong fish which they call it GG for short in the Philippines. Galunggong in English is mackerel scard. Chamba chamba means when you invent on something with no expectation how it will taste like after being cooked. I was interviewing Ike to get his chamba chamba recipe he laughed and said I don't think I want to cook anymore. Manang V said you will get interview by Carmina you will be recognized by her blog. I wanted to take his picture he said he is not prepared well until now I will share you his recipe on what other ingredients he had added to his chamba chamba recipe. Chamba Chamba Recipe Ingredients: 2 Pieces - Galunggong Fish 1/4 Cup - Fresh Ube (peel and slice to cubes) 1 Cup - Malunggay Leaves 1 - Onion (peel and chopped) 1 - Tomato (chopped) Frying: Heat pan and p...