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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...
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Mami Soup and Bola Bola Siopao from Ma Mon Luk Chinese Restaurant

Mom Violy went on her own food ventures by asking a friend to pick up her cravings of mami soup and bola bola siopao. Seniors who are not allowed to go outside their home can also find away to eat their favorite food. Mom Violy just asked Carmina for the menus where you can find it from  Ma Mon Luk  Chinese Restaurant a popular hang out from the generation of the seniors. Mom Violy wanted to share her food among people the same age might also crave it too and how they can get it from access of help from others. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.
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Excellente Chinese Cooked Ham - Scraps and Pineapple Sliced Ham

During the bear months most people who grew up eating Chinese ham prefer purchasing it from Excellente located in the Quiapo, Philippines. To those who are into Chinese Ham can still purchase during our pandemic by entering their store by clicking at the link given: Excellente Chinese Ham Quiapo  Philippines giving the information you need that is provided. Mom Violy was craving for Excellente Ham and asked one of her friend to pick it up for her. The cost for Scraps of the Excellente Cooked Ham is PHP 1,400.00 ($28.00) half kilo which is on the left side of the photo. The cost for Scraps of the Excellente Cooked Ham is 1,500.00 ($30.00) half kilo. The photo on right side. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Scraps of the Excellente Cooked Ham and Scraps of the Excellente Cooked Ham. Follow Me @ https://www.carminalifestyle.com/ Subscribe & Follow @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for the support.
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Carmina's Wellness Salad Ordered Outside

Carmina's Wellness Salad Ordered Outside Carmina didn't want to remove her food ventures rather she decided to go forward in healthy choices. There are so many restaurants to choose from and what kind of food you are into is something to consider. Every day we come to food we want to eat but to minimize how many carbohydrates in our food we can turn and find an alternative. Carmina will give you places you can order your salad enough to complete one or two meals. Most salad places have a bigger portion of food for Carmina she was able to consume it for two servings. Salad Stop:  Big Bird Salad Healthy to Go :  Cajun Chicken Salad  So Green  -  Norwegian Cold Smoked Salmon Salad Medley Modern Mediterranean  -  Smoked Paprika Shrimp Salad Zag Food Philippines  - No Fig Deal Just click at the name of restaurant to bring you where I made my purchase giving you all the information you need. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising on Salad in which ...
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