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...
Wanting to eat something healthy and less expensive on your bread is what I have enjoy purchasing products made by Baker John. My favorite is their Cinnamon Soft Bread. The best part is the price is not expensive reasonable to purchase for PHP 63.00 ($1.26). Cinnamon Soft Bread is not sweet and has raisin inside remind me of cinnamon roll but just a bread version. My first time trying their Carrot Pandesal known to be a good source of Vitamin A. The flavor is mild and can taste the carrot not over powering. The carrot pandesal is soft in texture can add something inside to make a sandwich or eat it alone. Carrot Pandesal is sold for PHP 53.00 ($1.06) for ten pieces. Not bad for the price there is an expiration date indicated otherwise enjoy your bread from Baker John local made in the Philippines. I had made my purchase in Shopwise Grocery Store through Metro Mart application. During the past I was able to purchase it at any Robinson Grocery Store located in the bread aisle before...