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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...

Nongshim Real Yakiudong with Eggplant Torta Recipe

  To add flavoring in your instant noodles is to add food that has already been prepared in your home. Today Manang V had cooked torta eggplant in our home for our dinner rather than eating it the normal way with rice I had cooked a package of Nogshim Real Yakiudon Noodles. There was no way for me to understand the instruction due it is in Korean I had played by ear. Cooking Instructions: In a small pot boil two cups of water add noodles until soft strain the water and set aside. Second bowl add the teriyaki sauce, powdered mixture add the cooked udon noodles mix until all liquid has been mixed well enough. Add any vegetable, meat or seafood ingredients that you would like to eat with your dish that has been precooked. To get the  Filipino Torta Eggplant  recipe click on the name to direct you there. Nongshim Real Yakiudong with Eggplant Torta taste spicy with the teriyaki sauce that is included in the package it has a balance taste when you combine your other ingredients...

New Twix x Maltesers Duo Chiller

  Feeling sleepy needing something to wake up in the afternoon while browsing in your Grab application you discover a new drink in Krispy Kreme called Twix x Maltesers Duo Chiller a chocolate that you also eat. Too bad the doughnuts version wasn’t able when I had place my order better than nothing I was able to drink something new for my snack. You can taste both Twix x Maltesers Duo Chiller in the drink topped with whip cream sold for PHP 169.00 ($3.38) 12oz.  Of course to get some doughnuts is always your choice of assorted for one dozen too bad the ones I wanted is no longer available. I was able to get six pieces original glazed, three strawberry sprinkle and chocolate glazed for the alternative for my assorted doughnuts for the price of PHP 490.00 ($9.80). For those who would like to check the website in their location kindly click to the following website. Philippines California Singapore Note: I am not selling or advertising for Krispy Kreme just something I want...