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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...

Have you ever tried the new item in S&R New York Style Pizza in the Philippines?

Have you ever tried the new item in S&R New York Style Pizza in the Philippines? The new item is their chicken burrito that tastes like a chicken fajita with bell pepper, onion, melted cheese with spicy grilled chicken. Choice of ala carte chicken burrito - PHP 129.00 ($2.58) or chicken burrito meal with soda PHP 229.00 ($4.28) cannot combine with milk tea. On June 27, 2020 milk tea series came out with flavors to choose from brown sugar boba milk tea, winter melon milk tea and dark chocolate boba milk tea all in a 20oz for PHP 119.00 ($2.38) You can choose your additional sinkers there is an extra charge of extra black pearls, extra coffee jelly and extra rock salt cream cheese for PHP 22.00 ($0.44) I decided to try the brown sugar boba milk tea with a choice of additional sinkers coffee jelly. The drink is really delicious something different. Choose which delivered method you want GrabFood, Foodpanda and Lalamove within the Philippines for your location. NOT SPONSORED....

Bicol Express the Healthy Version Recipe

This is the Bicol express the healthy version given by my friend who always cooks this for her family. My friend uses chicken than what people normally use which is pork. Bicol Express Recipe Ingredients: 2 Kilos - Chicken Breast (sliced thinly) 1/4 Cup - Ginger (peel and slice thinly) 3 Cloves - Garlic (chopped) 1 – Onion (chopped) 2 Tbsp - Butter 4 Tbsp - Cooking Oil 2 Cups Gata (coconut milk) 10 Pieces Chili Pepper (chopped) ½ Tsp – Black Pepper 2 Tbsp - Vinegar 1 Tbsp - Patis (fish sauce) 1 - Chicken Cube Cooking Instructions: In a pot add butter and oil when hot add garlic, onion and ginger saute  Add chicken breast, vinegar and patis Add hot chili pepper, gata and chicken cube mix well  The gata has lessen and has thicken it is already cooked. It is best to serve hot over rice and ready to eat. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.

Miso Maya Maya Recipe

We never run out eating miso at the house this time it is maya maya in english it is a snapper. I will give you a secret ingredient Manang V also put in this dish to add more flavor. Miso Maya Maya Recipe Ingredient: 1 Medium size Fresh Maya Maya (clean scale with brush, inside and sliced 1 inch) 2 Tbsp - Fresh Miso 2 - Tomato (quartered) 2 - Onion (quartered) 1 Tbsp - Sinigang ng Tamarind Mix (secret ingredient) 5 Cup - Water 1 - Bunch Mustard leaves (separate mustard leaves from stem) 1 - Piece Long Green Chili Cooking Instructions: In a medium pot pour small amount of cooking oil once hot add onion and tomato Add Maya Maya Add water let it boil Add miso and stir Add long green chili  Add mustard leaves Cook for 20 minutes Transfer to serving boil Best served when hot. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.