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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...

Sweet Potato with Artichoke Salad Recipe


We often see people make potato salad and having small sweet potato around. I decided since they both are being grown from the ground why not try something new.

Only difference I had added something else to my sweet potato salad rather using chicken that we normally add on to our potato salad. I used what I had in my fridge to add additional flavoring and color to my sweet potato salad with some marinated artichoke that I had recently purchase.

Sweet Potato with Artichoke Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

6 Pieces - Small Camote Orange boiled, peeled and slice into cubes

1/2 Onion - Sliced into cubes

Mayonnaise any brand - Put how much you want on your sweet potato salad.

Salt to taste

Optional:

3 Pieces - Artichoke using 3 pieces and slice small (Marinated Artichoke from the bottle any brand)

You can add hardboiled egg to your salad and other ingredients you have in your home.

Preparing Sweet Potato with Artichoke Salad Recipe:

Combine all ingredients together and mix well ready to be served or if you prefer it cold place in a plastic container to put in your fridge.

Artichokes I've tried from the bottle:

  1. https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/06/polli-artichoke-quarters-in-sunflower.html
  2. https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2019/12/artichokes.html
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