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...
Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is serving during Christmas Eve where you would gather up at the table eating a midnight snack. Christmas gifts have been exchange among family members. This Christmas season Carmina decided not to give a gift for each family member where she wanted to share the chicken pot pie from Midnight Bakers for them to have something American for a change. Not to fully break the Filipino traditions she decided to order their new bibingka to drink with hot coffee or tea. You can watch a short video clip of how Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is Served with Bibingka: Bibingka from Midnight Bakers is included of six pieces for PHP 720.00 ($14.40) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Bibingka comes with grated coconut in small individual packs to sprinkle on top it is best to be eaten when hot. The difference is the bibingka may look small although it is thick with salted egg on top with cheese, moist and buttery taste inside not sweet w...