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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...

Reliable Sellers for Your Gardening in the Philippines

My mom felt she was getting bored during her pandemic months in order to make her feel better I wanted her to be happy and content with her life.

My mom love to garden even when we lived in California our home town. If she can find something to satisfied her boredom was to start gardening in her terrace in her home.

My mom has a green thumb. I would ask my mom what type of vegetables she would like to plant in her terrace. I was looking for a seller to purchase in Shopee. We had moments when I would order seeds from some of the sellers and they we're painted with metallic colors to my mom she had informed me the vegetables will not be sweet after you have planted it.

From so many sellers we came across we finally found a seller that provided the right seeds I will share with you the sellers I was able to purchase online at shopee for your future reference.

  1. James Poultry Supply
  2. Lush 'N Leaves
  3. Green Thumb Shop
  4. Farm Choice Agribusiness
  5. Plantfilled
To get the right organic soil from shopee is a seller my mom loves how the texture goes well in her gardening is from leuqcar101.

I had purchased the pots from Lazada from seller Syd3Merchandise,
The vegetables that my mom always asked me to purchase for her is dwaft papaya, upo, ampalaya, corn, sitaw and mustard.








The other vegetables and fruits seeds my mom was able to get it from her gardener who lives at her condo for example her malunggay, lemon grass and calamansi.


No matter if you cannot go out during your pandemic months my mom was able to enjoy her hobby in her terrace to keep herself busy.

The benefits of having your own vegetable and fruits is that you can enjoy once it begins to harvest and make it into your meals.

Note:

I am not selling or advertising for the items I have mentioned to you and stores.

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