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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...

Slowly Going toward Vegan

Going back to what you've accomplished last year is helping small restaurants, bakeries, online sellers and wellness into their life who have been for each other. Looking back on our progress not only eating healthy and helping those to change a new pattern how they see what can make new changes for others. To reach out to friends dealing with mental health and self care making them aware they are never alone. Carmina wanted to change Carmina Lifestyle to head down cooking vegan food at home by changing our ingredients what we common eat. For example to cook pancit we can use Healthy Rich Vegan Malunggay Veggie Canton Carmina hasn't been able to try it yet. Manang V cook our pancit she will let you know how it taste. Down this road of 2022 Carmina will share where she has purchased her vegan products for you to buy in the Philippines. Some people see Filipinos only eating oily food however what they don't know we can also be a healthy eater among other countries known for i...

How to Return Items from Shopee Philippines

Carmina has been shopping clothes for Mom Violy online at Shopee Philippines. There were was one item Mom Violy wanted to get but for some reason both stores we've message to check if the product was available all said yes. From the photos on the left side is what Mom Violy wanted and received the photo on the right side not being close to what she wanted. Mom Violy feel both seller have an eye problem should consider wearing eye glasses. 🤣😂 During the holidays your minds are unclear for reason both sellers had shipped the wrong product. Carmina was able to ask to refund/return back the item back to the seller. Carmina had clicked return/refund once it has delivered. Carmina message the seller sending a photo of the item that she had received giving us proof the item is wrong. You have an option to either bring it to the courier that had delivered your item example Carmina had decided upon GOGOEXPRESS to pick up her item at her home. You'll receive a text message informing th...