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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...

Wellness Self Care - Social Connecting with Friends

Some of us lose the memory from the past. Other prefers not to go back where the memory is too painful especially coming out in a heartbroken relationship or family/friends no longer exist. Some of us lost someone during the pandemic bringing out an emotional withdraw. Those who have no family reach out to old friends who knew who they were. Life comes into an obstacle helping those who feel alone and self-pity of oneself. We can visit and spend with those people while we can add new memories for our family/friends giving them courage to pass off what is missing. We have friends who have worked in another country to finance their own expenses. When the moment comes, we can reunite with the family/friends who have worked abroad. We have family/friends where our life was being restricted as we kept in touch by social media during the times we stayed at our homes. We're allowed to go out and reunite with our friends who bring us to Wellness - Self Care - Social Connecting with Friends...

Sarsa at Inihaw Restaurant

Mom Violy discovered Sarsa at Inihaw Restaurant from her friends that had brought her years before this time she decided to let her best friend Edna and Carmina try it with her. Mom Violy had pre-ordered her food in advance before we had arrived at Sarsa at Inihaw Restaurant. There was no one at the restaurant at the time we had arrived due it was eleven o'clock in the morning.  Mom Violy felt she wanted to show Edna her rest house with a full stomach. Lumpiang Gulay (fresh lumpia) PHP 70.00 ($1.37) Pancit Bihon and Canton Mixed PHP 200.00 ($3.21) Crispy Pata PHP 580.00 ($11.37) Sinigang ng Ulo (head) Ng Bangus PHP 180.00 ($3.53) Black Gulaman PHP 45.00 ($0.88) Mom Violy, Edna and Carmina had enjoyed our meal from Sarsa At Inihaw Restaurant  and hope to eat there again. Carmina had enjoyed the Lumpiang Gulay the most which is always been her favorite dish. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your...