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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...

Becky's Food Challenge from Carmina

Carmina decided to do a food challenge with Becky. By giving her food given by her Uncle Ando from the States. Carmina hasn't tried the imported goods giving Becky a chance to explore on how she will use it to make her own meals. Food Challenge Ingredients: 1- Nonfat Dry Milk 1 - Pinto Beans 1 - Oatmeal 1 - Canned Diced Tomatoes 1 - Pork in a Can 1 - Canned Tuna 1 - Kidney Beans Carmina gave Becky to try some  Barlico Substitute coffee that was purchased online. Challenge has been accepted where Becky will use her own creativity to make her own meal by adding what else she has in her home. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for ingredients used for Becky's Food Challenge. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to navigate you to the right direction. Thank you for your support!

Becky's Chocolate Oats with Walnut Recipe

Carmina gave Becky a Food Challenge where she gave her some ingredients out of Quick Oats, California Shelled Walnuts and Barlico Chocolate. Becky decided to make some chocolate oats with walnut for her meal for the day and have a drink included. Becky's Chocolate Oats with Walnut Recipe: Ingredients: 1/4 Cup - Walnut 1/4 Cup Oats Blender 1 Stick of Barlico Choco (cut in half making 2 servings) Step 1: Place walnut inside the blender until fully blend place in a bowl. Step 2: Add Oats and use 1 Stick of Choco Barlico cutting into half adding to the bowl. Pour hot boiling water in oats and cook for 6 minutes until soften. Step 3: Add sugar to your taste and it can make 4 servings  Optional add banana if you don't want to add sugar Becky's Overall Review: If the person is not into so much tasty food and just want it healthy then this is how it is done. It is kind of like champorado however eating Chocolate Oats with Walnut it is healthy. I am full. I have three servings bowls...