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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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Beksul Coconut Brown Sugar made in Korea

Carmina was running out of her coconut sugar and decided to try something new. It is the first time to try a Korean product that is something you add in your breakfast or when you need coconut brown sugar. Carmina was doing her groceries online from Grab Mart at Sarang Korean Mart located Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. Sarang Korean Mart sells Beksul Coconut Brown Sugar by the kilo grams of PHP 245.00 ($4.08) not including delivery and handling fee. Back of the Ziplock package  Carmina had transferred it in to a clear container for to see how the Beksul Coconut Brown Sugar look it is actually soft when you touch it. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.
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Ottogi Vietnam Ssalguksu Vietnamese Rice Noodle Cup

Carmina did her grocery shopping at Sarang Korean Mart where she would purchase her instant noodles that are easy to prepare by adding boiling water. Carmina had notice that Sarang Korean Mart also has products that aren't just Korean food. You'll notice that Ottogi is a Korean label in food however you can try their Vietnam Ssalguksu Vietnamese Rice Noodle Cup for PHP 72.00 ($1.41) 47 grams. Carmina's guess is the ingredients and to us who cannot understand Korean we can kind of figure the English part. Instructions how to prepare our Ottogi Vietnam Ssalguksu Vietnamese Rice Noodle Cup and ingredients that are in two packs by opening it up before we add our boiling water. Carmina had leftover Chop suey and added into her Ottogi Vietnam Ssalguksu Vietnamese Rice Noodle Cup which you can actually add other ingredients if you choose too. Carmina's Review on Ottogi Vietnam Ssalguksu Vietnamese Rice Noodle Cup. It is actually spicy yet the noodles are not hard at all whi...
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Shrimp Taco with Tropical Sauce and BTS Meal (By the Sea) from Sea To Eat

Someone might misread there is a BTS Meal thinking it is a K-Pop band that is popular. BTS Meal stand for By the Sea from Sea To Eat with chicken tenders, breaded shrimp, and fries served with Cajun sauce. Carmina wanted to try BTS Meal for something you crave from the sea. If you cannot visit the sea you can still eat seafood by ordering food through Grab Food on your mobile phone. Carmina had started off from a BTS Meal for PHP 300.00 ($5.88) on the appetizer from the menu. Carmina only eat light she wanted to try another appetizer of Shrimp Taco with Tropical Sauce ingredients are shrimps, onion, tomatoes, cabbage, and tortilla served with signature tropical sauce for PHP 280.00 ($5.49) not including delivery and handling fee. Carmina's Review  Carmina had enjoyed both BTS Meal and Shrimp Taco with Tropical Sauce although she had preferred eating the shrimps on both dishes just she wasn't into eating the chicken tenders. There was no problem with the chicken tenders it was s...
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Tips to Order PSA Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, CENOMAR and Death

Carmina has been helping out the employees working for us you reach out to those who don't know how to purchase their birth certificate online when they need it for their own personal needs t he benefit is when you become resourceful you're able to help those who have no clue where to start. Carmina will teach those who would like to purchase a current copy of the following birth certificate or marriage certificates just a click away doing everything online. Tips to Order PSA Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, CENOMAR and Death  Go to the  PSA Birth Certificate (and more ) in order to place your order. Click which ones you will like to order first you can do same process on your second order. Example: The person Carmina is helping need their Birth Certificate high light on the green tab and click Accept and continue. Click My Own Birth Certificate and click Continue on high lighted Green Color on Tab Must have all these information before you can process your order on bi...
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