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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...

Mary Ann Building her Own Filipino Traditional Dream House



Mary Ann went home to Davao the place she grew up along with her family. She had mentioned to Carmina she had decided to live there in the future.

Mary Ann has money saved up she wanted the best way to invest on something that can be used up. Her father suggested to build a house during her vacation.

Each time there was a progress Mary Ann kept Carmina up to date on what was going on showing through pictures letting me know how it was going.


Mary Ann explained she wanted to use bamboo from coconut lumber rather hollow blocks commonly used to build a house in the provinces.

Pictures inside the Filipino Traditional House



The best part in life is spending time with your family.


Mary Ann loves to go swimming rain or shine she is into the water. The best part it is only ten minutes walking from her home.



Mary Ann's dream home is almost done just need to work on the kitchen.

Something you've worked hard is harvest into making it possible is when you have a family helping out along with you.


Carmina is excited to Mary Ann hoping to visit her dream house in the future.

Carmina is giving full credit to Mary Ann who has given me her photos and videos for her Wellness Building her Own Filipino Traditional Dream House.

NOTE:

Carmina is not selling or advertising for Mary Ann's materials to build her dream house in Davao.

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