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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...

Food Becomes Your Comfort Food When Lonely

Carmina was able to interview Mom Violy how it is like living alone during our pandemic. Mom Violy said it is lonely living alone and not able to go out because of the age.  Mom Violy claims when you hear most of your closest friends went toward dying due to health reasons not because of corona virus. You begin to go toward depression thinking all your friends have left you behind. You're the only one still living sometimes you think about death even if you don't want too. Mom Violy doesn't want to have Carmina live with her. She prefers to have her own privacy and not use too having someone at her side. Mom Violy is independent, but when she needs help she has people around her for example Sonny who drove us to our adventure is actually a security guard that works at the condominium of where Mom Violy lives.  Sonny works for the senior citizen part time to essential things needed from residents who live there by doing their errands or drive them around. If Carm...

Domino's Pizza Philippines

It is Payday. Do you know what that means? You get to treat yourself something yummy to eat. It is time for your protein craving for American venturing in other selections from Domino's Pizza. 10" Ultimate Pepperoni Handtossed PHP 598.00 ($11.96) for two getting PHP 100.00 ($2.00) off for promotional price. Italian Sausage Calzone PHP 99.00 ($1.98) it is quite big for the size with ingredients sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, bell pepper and tomato sauce. It is also soft when you bite it being warm being delivered from your location. Stuffed Cheesy Bread Spinach and Feta for PHP 139.00 ($2.78) you get two pieces not bad. All food made us remember our cravings from the United States where we always eat pizza for our dinner. For your reference you may refer to the  Official Site  in the Philippines to place your order. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Domino's Pizza Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle ...

No Fig Deal from ZIG the Healthy Made Happy

Carmina had return from her Mom Violy's Adventure she felt light headed unable to eat a full meal. Even if Carmina had a small bite to eat she felt her body was looking for something healthy. Carmina decided to order a salad and found a new place that was in Grab application on her phone. Carmina decided to try a salad that had figs in it which is one of her favorite fruit. ZIG Restaurant has No Fig Deal Snack size salad for those who are a small eater can finish it for PHP 314.00 ($6.30). Carmina decided to order a drink to take away the hunger strike a Orange Zing with ingredients of orange, carrots, pineapple, ginger and turmeric for PHP 242.00 ($4.84).  Carmina was too hungry and after eating her meal she felt sleepy must of been from my long day of Mom Violy's Adventure where you can watch my outing @ Carmina Lifestyle  in Facebook. To find the menu for eating healthy is to click @ ZIG Food Philippines  and explore on your own. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or adverti...