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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...

Carmina Reunite with Jackie Buying Her Fresh Fruits Outside 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, Philippines


Carmina loves buying fruits and bringing it back home to eat.

Of course coming back to reunite with your old sellers whom you've shopped even when you became a blogger is introducing yourself.

Carmina was able to interview Jackie how it was when it was during our pandemic and lockdown in the Philippines. Jackie had informed that she only began selling her fruits year 2021 on the month of June when lockdown was no longer strict.

Earning an income is really hard when we came down to being lockdown where Jackie just stayed in her home.

A lot of people among working outside don't mind wearing a face mask as long they can feed their families and have an income where you can see what Jackie is selling.

Dragon Fruit is PHP 200.00 ($3.85) per kilo

Logan is PHP 250.00 ($4.81) per kilo

Kiat is PHP 50.00 ($0.96) per pack

Avocado is PHP 200.00 ($3.85) per kilo


Carmina was able to take a short video with Jackie and Jopet her employee working for her selling fresh fruits outside near 168 shopping malls, Binondo, Philippines.

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