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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...

Every day You Can Have Taters In Your Home

Even though it is not possible to go outside and watch a movie in the movie theater. It is possible to purchase the food you love to eat and have movie every day in your home. During our pandemic there is always a possibility to have the food you love to eat from hotdog, chicken fingers, fish fillet, French fries, flavored popcorn and beverages all in one shopping place. Carmina can bring you there where you can just click away from shopping Online all you need is access to make a payment online. Taters Entertainment Snacks  Online Shopee Philippines is where Carmina made her following purchase. You miss the flavored Nacho Cheese and Texan Barbecue popcorn you can decided upon what size you prefer. Carmina had decided to share with the family by ordering the Party 280 grams for PHP 195.00 ($3.90) during the time she had purchase when Shopee Philippines had a 10/10 Sale cost of PHP 176.00 ($3.52). Carmina missed the fish fillet Sticks purchasing them frozen and matching fries. Tater...

Easy Pastrami with Hummus Wrap Recipe

Healthy living is adjusting your food when you feel eating a small snack to be able to fill you up. We sometimes fall wanting to eat a midnight night snack. Carmina had removed her chips, cookies and so many munchies out there. Just to put some food when our stomach begin to growl when we eat our dinner slightly early  Carmina would use what she has in her fridge by creating your own wrap. Easy Pastrami with Hummus Wrap Recipe Ingredients: 2 - Sliced Pastrami 2 - Pieces of Romaine leaves (washed and cut ends) 1 - Tortilla Wrap 1 - Swiss Sliced Cheese (any brand or cheese) Hummus Microwaveable Plate Microwave Knife Preparing: On a microwaveable plate place tortilla wrap add cheese in the center and pastrami heart in the microwave for one minute. Add romaine and hummus rolled up the tortilla by placing both ends inside and roll it up looking like a burrito. Slice it up in the center you'll have your Easy Pastrami with Hummus Wrap ready to eat. You have an option to add other ing...