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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...

Emmi Swiss Premium Low Fat 1.5% Yogurt made from Switzerland

Carmina went grocery shopping at The Market Place and saw their selection on yogurt. I had noticed a brand I've never tried or seen before in the Philippines.  I decided to try both flavors from Plain and Apricot sold for PHP 55.00 ($0.93) each piece. Just in case you also want to try in your area  Official Site  click the site for you to read more. Otherwise, people living in the Philippines can find it at  The Market Place  in the dairy section inside the refrigerator. The plain yogurt is bland for me no sugar kind of like drinking some milk just the thicker version. If you add something to it like slices of banana. I am sure it will work out well. Carmina made a great choice Apricot is color white/beige enough to eat on my white food. It is not too sweet and balance for the apricot being sour. Apricot is my favorite fruit just expensive when you eat the real fruit in the Philippines. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Emmi Swiss Premium Yogu...

Carmina's Food Challenge Finding Food Color White at the Grocery Store

Ever thought you'll come across finding food in the grocery store that is color white. Well for a good reason Carmina has to look for any food she sees that are color white. She'll explain you what wellness she is doing to herself. For the meantime it is a secret but to find out what food is possible let me guide you what I was able to find over the weekend. Coconut Water with no sugar and no coloring added Plain Yogurt (three types of brands) Crackers (unflavored) Crackers Sour & Cream Flavor Loaf of bread Swiss Cheese Slices Mission Wrap Original (tortilla) Pear Eggs Rambutan Longgan Lanzones Mangosteen Dragon Fruit (color white) Apple Carmina is allowed to eat something close to the color of a banana. Banana Flavored Yogurt (taste like banana pudding) Banana Egg Nog Cookies We really have other options on food that is color white being in the Philippines we have many alternatives to eat. If you're into milk, you an option to drink that too since not the type prefer t...