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...
I have been craving to eat corn and since I can't find it being in a cob why not eat it the frozen way. Corn is my favorite vegetable it can be cooked up in alternative ways. My favorite way to eat corn is just too warm it in the microwave and adds some butter the simple way. My other favorite is the Filipino Corn Soup the way Manang V cooks it. My mom had cooked it when I was young Gulliver's Creamed Corn . Anyone's favorite adding all leftover in your meal fried rice . Add in your salad the healthy way. We can be creative with our corn and add it along our food in the way you want to eat it for that day. I had purchase Southern Valley Whole Kernel Corn from Metro Mart through S&R for PHP 110.00 ($2.20) 1 kg. Not bad for the price not including handling and fee to the delivery person. Yes you got that right it is product from the USA which is cool for me living in the Philippines. During my visit in California, I would eat corn during Memori...