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...
Pair Up Your Merienda Together
- Filipino Pancit with pandesal with butter spread or puto with coffee
- Dinuguan with puto (steam sweet rice cake) with soft drink
- Chicken Arroz Caldo with takwat baboy
- Turon with vanilla ice cream
- Palabok with puto
- Champorado with dried tuyo
- Chicharon (pork skin) with vinegar
- Halo halo with palabok
- Pandesal with ice cream
The drinks for merienda is always served with coffee, tea or soft drinks but other people recommend drinking fresh buko juice in a coconut shell.
To get my recipe click on the pink highlighted and it will direct you to it.
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