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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...

Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce

In the Philippines you can't really find the Hawaiian Barbecue flavoring in our meat a place you've grew up has so many branches of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in your area. Living away from your hometown I went ahead and found Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian  Style Barbecue Sauce to cook in our home. Finally be able to eat something close to what meals we miss back in our own country. My close friend gave me a recipe to make it with his barbecue ribs to change the recipe you can use Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce. https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/07/easy-barbecue-ribs-recipe.html I had purchase my Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce from  Chicagodeals 1965  Online Shopee Philippines for PHP 300.00 ($6.25) not including shipping and handling being delivered to your location. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce from Chicagodeals 1965 Online Shopee Philippines just wanted ...