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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...
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US Variety Muffin

Carmina was able to purchase US variety muffin in S&R which is like a Costco in the United States that sells products that are imported in other countries in wholesale price. Carmina's mom is missing baked goods from California her daughter is still able to find it and purchase it for her having a US variety muffin that is in one plastic container. Carmina's mom favorite is always the chocolate ones and blueberry muffin. This time around Carmina gets to keep the ones her mom doesn't want to eat from the US variety muffin container. Giving her a chance to eat her muffin during our breakfast or a snack on the go when you feel like taking a small snack feeling hungry before you have your lunch or dinner d on't worry we cannot consume one muffin by ourselves it is too big it will take us one muffin for two servings in our meal. Carmina and her mom is not big eater our US variety muffin will last quite a long time before it will expire on May 2, 2021.  Or what Carmina...
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New Hostess Twinkies, Ding Dong and Honey Bun Iced Latte

Carmina had discovered Hostess Twinkies, Ding Dong and Honey Bun Iced Latte version when she was placing her order through Metro Mart application in S&R Philippines. After checking what were the new items that became available in S&R I was thinking is there really such a drink and I couldn't stop putting my eye on them. Carmina grew up eating Hostess Twinkies, Ding Dong and Honey Bun when she was young living in California. There use to be a branch in the Bay Area where there was a discounted store near our dentist use to be when she was in high school. My mom would bring my sister and I there to buy our bread and baked goods for our breakfast and snacks to bring to school. Too bad the baked goods are too expensive to purchase in the Philippines sold elsewhere although the cool part I can drink the latte version. Carmina was telling her friends in California if they ever heard of Hostess Twinkies, Ding Dong and Honey Bun the Iced Latte. Her friends in California had no clue...
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