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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...

Okoy from Sarsa At Inihaw Restaurant

Mom Violy wanted to eat at Sarsa At Inihaw Restaurant second time dining inside their restaurant. Carmina wanted to try something new out from their menu. Carmina had ordered Okoy that is made of shrimp and squash. Carmina notice the okoy is a combination of how the Korean make their pancake while the okoy was very soft by texture and doesn't break easily when your eating it served with dipping sauce. There is a lot of shrimps from the inside and on the top. Carmina was able to enjoy her meal. Okoy is sold for PHP 75.00 ($1.44) Sarsa At Inihaw Restaurant  has a friendly staff where you can either order your food ahead to have it picked up in what Mom Violy and Carmina had notice while we ate inside. To read what food we have already tried at Sarsa At Inihaw is to click here: Sarsa At Inihaw Restaurant NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy and Carmina's Favorite Watermelon

Summer is hear and the heat to cool us off is to eat some fruits and the ones we like the most is watermelon especially the yellow one. Mom Violy is pretending she is selling watermelon to Carmina while she is taking a video of her. The watermelon is sold by the weight and was able to get it for PHP 130.00 ($2.50). Just in case you're in the area of Bocaue, Bulacan you can purchase your fruits for the summer. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy's Favorite Suha from Davao

Those who know Mom Violy too well she loves to stop and shop when she goes on a road trip. We have been purchasing suha from May since last year. Too bad she had informed us her husband had passed away last December. Condolence to her and family. May has informed us the suha (grapefruit) comes from Davao where she is selling it three pieces for PHP 100.00 ($1.92). Mom Violy's tip is pick the heavy one when you decided to purchase some suha. Manang V's tip is make sure you don't scratch the skin when peeling it or the suha becomes sour. Everyone has their own way when they eat their suha. When your in the area of Bocaue, Bulacan you can eat some fruits just in case you don't want to fly to Davao. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Home Service Visitation to Mother and Daughter

Carmina is doing home service visitation to see her two Top Fans Mother and Daughter. After 2 years reunited with people you've known a long time before you became a blogger. You come across a Mother and Daughter who has supported Carmina Lifestyle all the way to become a Top Fan. We live at home while the life of the pandemic. We tend to have extra time to 👍🧡😂like and comment what reaction you have read what Carmina Lifestyle has post. Carmina decided to do Home Service Visitation to meet Mother Che and Daughter Rhian. Let's see the life Carmina's Top Fan lives as we enter their cozy home. Mother Che doesn't want to take any pictures and video of herself. Yet she had allowed Carmina to take a video of Rhian and pictures outside of their home. Carmina came by and gave them some bags to use while summer is here who knows someday they will come out and play. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!