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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...

Did you know you can get a baked pizza from a bakery shape of a personal size pizza?

We normally get our pizza from a restaurant that serves Italian food.  Did you know you can get a baked pizza from a bakery shape of a personal size pizza? I've seen other bakery make pizza but not shape of a personal pizza with all ingredients what you see in any pizza restaurant. Carmina was happy to try a personal size pizza from The Baikery in the Philippines for PHP 48.00 ($0.96). It has all the ingredients from bell pepper, olives, onion, tomato sauce and black pepper. It is kind of spicy yet mild maybe with some hot sauce. Carmina's guess it might be bacon or ham of some sort of meat. Sorry cannot tell so tiny yet the pizza is delicious. You just need to try it for yourself make sure you purchase more than one pizza. 😋 Carmina had placed her order through Lazada website and came to second round from  The Baikery  note there is a delivery fee when you place your order. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Pizza from The Baikery. Subscribe & Follow @ ...

Almond & Lychee Soy Pudding from Soy & Bean

  Carmina has been enjoying eating taho for the past months and wanted to extend her direction by trying something new. Living in the Philippines you come across where other people venture trying new ideas by adding not only eating the classic taho, but adding additional flavors to the dish. You want to try out Almond & Lychee Soy Pudding from Soy & Bean for PHP 120.00 ($2.40). It is delicious something you can try for yourself. Not sweet at all remind me eating almond and lychee jello only difference this has soy pudding. Carmina also purchase the Classic Taho that is 1 kilo for PHP 169.00 ($3.38) giving me until August 12, 2021 to consume before it will expire. There are other soy pudding to try maybe Carmina will try it when it is available next time around. To check the menu click at the  Soy & Bean Ph  to direct you there. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for products sold at Soy & Bean Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Pa...