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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...

Sando Bag in Assorted Color and Size

Mom Violy wanted her daughter Carmina to purchase some plastic bags to put food that she is giving away to the security guards that works in the condominium. Carmina had sent Mom Violy a screenshot of sellers who sell those types of tiny bags. Mom Violy wanted to ask  Go Green Enterprise  whether the plastic bags we're thick. Go Green Enterprise and informed me they we're thin and for one time use purpose. Go Green Enterprise had suggested a thicker plastic bag. Mom Violy decided not to purchase and went along to what she wanted Carmina to order for her. The best part it all arrived for the deadline when the ECQ would begin in the Philippines. Carmina would be able to let Mom Violy use it for her daily use. Just how Mom Violy shops for her clothes she has assorted colors of Sando bags in Tiny size for PHP 39.00 ($0.78) each. Sample photo how a sando bag look and the size is listed from Go Green Enterprise. Mom Violy also wanted sando bags in a large size to throw out her trash...

Member's Value Apple Turnover

I remember way back when I was young we use to buy apple turnover at the grocery store. My sister and I would always heat it up in the oven. We would bring out some vanilla ice-cream. They call it pie a ala mode in California. It is a popular dessert. Carmina was able to find Member's Value Apple Turnover in S&R Philippines for PHP 349.00 ($6.98) for one pack that has four pieces. If you don't have an conventional oven no problem you can heat it up in a toaster oven for five minutes. Carmina doesn't have any ice-cream in her home.  The only difference from my memory that the Member's Value Apple Turnover doesn't have that much apple filling or have any raisin is what I can remember in my childhood years. The layer of pastry crust has a coated of sugar on top and light and crispy not bad for an apple turnover made by Member's Value. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Member's Value Apple Turnover from S&R Philippines. SUBSCRIBE & FOLL...