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...
Carmina and Catalina have been friends since attending college in Sacramento, California being neighbors living in an apartment complex. Catalina loves to cook Authentic Mexican food that was taught by her own mother. Carmina loves eating Mexican food and love to learn new things when it comes to cooking. Nopalas Catus grows in Catalina's backyard where she was able to harvest before she went to pick up Carmina. Catalina's Nopales Cactus Recipe Ingredients: 3 Pieces - Nopales Cactus 1/2 - White Onion Cilantro Salt 2 Cups - Water Before you can begin cooking Catalina had removed the spikes from the Nopalas Cactus by using a knife than she will slice it up into small cubes. Place the Nopalas Cactus in a pot by adding some white onion, cilantro and salt cook it for ten minutes. Nopales Cactus is already cooked ready to be served with tacos and other Mexican dishes where someday Catalina will teach Carmina her Mexican dishes. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Ch...