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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...

Watermelon Fruit Jelly with Lychee Recipe

Carmina notice in the Philippines the weather climate is changing. People say when it is hot a way to cool us down is to drink something refreshing.

I didn't quite have any fresh fruits off hand. Although I did have some watermelon fruit jelly that I had purchased recently placing in the refrigerator. 

I had a canned of lychee. I was planning to make something else with it. I didn't have all the ingredients I wanted to make. 

I made some ice place in the freezer in order for me to create a new recipe for myself.

Watermelon Fruit Jelly with Lychee Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 - Pack of Watermelon Fruit Jelly (any brand)
  • 1- Can of Lychee with syrup (any brand)
  • Ice
Preparing:
  • All you need to do is add all ingredients in a drinking glass by add three pieces of watermelon fruit jelly by removing it out of the container, add three pieces of lychee, ice and repeat the same ingredients by layering it on top complete your drinking glass. The last step is pouring the lychee syrup and eat it with a spoon.
Great way if you're in a budget in case who want to have something refreshing to drink during our summer season.

The watermelon fruit jelly already has some nata de coco inside which if you think of it. Most popular drinks serve it this way just a simple way.

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