It's getting colder and colder each day as winter months arrived here in the east coast . I was craving for this semi sweet sticky soup that is common in Philippines as MERIENDA in the afternoon , so I decided to cook this so called merienda which Filipinos call GINATAANG BILO BILO or we call here in the states as MICHIKO COCONUT SOUP INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING BILO -BILO FOR MAKING THE GLUTINOUS BALLS 1 cup glutinous rice flour 1/2 cup water 1. Combine glutinous rice flour and water. 2. Mix the mixture thoroughly. A soft yet sticky mixture should be formed. 3. Scoop about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball shaped figure using your hands. Tip: Try to wet your hands a little to prevent the mixture from sticking. 4. Place the mixture in a plate or any flat container and do the same steps until all the mixture is used up. FOR SWEET BASE SOUP PART 1. In a large pot, bring coconut milk, sugar, sweet potato, jack