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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...

Take Me Out by Novotel

Since no one is taking me out to dine outside during our pandemic we come across purchasing our own food when we feel like getting a bite to eat. Carmina got hungry when she had visit Mom Violy. Carmina felt she wanted to eat something having no good food at the house. Carmina decided to try something new for a change. Glazed Grilled Chicken PHP 250.00 ($5.00) Cantonese Fried Noodles PHP 250.00 ($5.00) Yang Chow Fried Rice for PHP 250.00 ($5.00) What is convenient when your food is in a carton just like Chinese style being placed in a box to eat out from all you need to do is flattening the box and you have an instant plate? Something Carmina saw tips from videos you see online in social media. Here is a sample photo of how suppose to eat your food. Carmina's Review: Glazed Grilled Chicken remind me of eating a taco salad although in a healthy version with lettuce, beans, avocado, nacho chips, corn, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, tagorashi and salad dressing of sesame oil...

Carmina's Wellness - Maintaining on Actual Weight

Carmina's Wellness  Maintaining on Actual Weight Carmina has reached her actual weight. All she needs to do is concentrate on to balance intake in healthy choices in daily meals we eat every day. Carmina got use too putting exercise in her daily routine Monday to Saturday where moments we tend to look for what our body tells us what is needed to stay fit. Carmina main goal is to flatten her stomach for what she knows it will take years for it to vanish. Rule of exercise if no pain you are doing it all wrong. Carmina has accomplished something she always wanted to do. Carmina can now reach the floor by standing up straight and bending down with your hands. Carmina's stomach is getting smaller and it is not in the way. Carmina doesn't get hungry that often where she fuels up in water to fill herself up. Life is good all we need to keep motivating ourselves.  When you get bored on the same exercise routines there are so many videos to follow online that you can venture on exer...