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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...

Greek Style Yogurt Made of Gatas ng Kalabaw by DVF Dairy Farm Philippines

Carmina doesn't usually eat any products made of Kalabaw. Oh my I had purchase my Greek Style Yogurt online at Metro Mart application on my phone to shop at Shopwise Grocery Store. I was placing my order looking for Greek yogurt but never really paid attention what kind of yogurt I had purchase. I only found out the next day taking a picture of all the products that I had purchase that was new to me. Kalabaw in Tagalog is Carabao and in English it is Water Buffalo. Oh my I need to figure out how I will eat the Greek Style Yogurt to make me put it in my mouth. A dare to myself don't want to waste PHP 238.00 ($4.76) 150 ml. I figure if I don't like the taste I can always share it with a family member who does eat Kalabaw. Carmina's Review of Greek Style Yogurt Made of Gatas ng Kalabaw by DVF Dairy Farm Philippines: I had a difficult time eating it although I took a small scoop to try. To me it has an after taste I am sure those who are into eating kalabaw milk it would be...

Instant Black Pepper Crab Noodles

Those who eat crab cooked in black pepper can now it a noodle version called Prima Taste Black Pepper Crab Flavored Lamian Made in Singapore. My mom and I love eating crab the time we get to eat with crab cooked into black pepper eating in a restaurant with my sister in the United States. Dining in Crustaceans is an exclusive restaurant where their crabs are cook in black pepper in San Francisco, California. Picture was taken year 2014. Here is the link of the Crustaceans Restaurant in case you want to visit and try their food make sure you make a reservation before you plan to visit: http://crustaceansf.com/ I decided to cook my Prima Taste Black Pepper Crab Flavored Lamian and share with Manang V and Sheryl there is no way I can finish it by myself. I had already given Manang V and Sheryl their portion it is a lot in one package of Prima Taste Black Pepper Crab Flavored Lamian. You can really taste the black pepper and crab flavoring in the noodles. It is cooked just th...