tapioca gelatin

is that the correct translation of sago gulaman? anyway, i don't think i've ever tried the street variety of sago gulaman, just the ones sold at some fast food chains around here. though i admit that none of them can top the one my mother concocts.

i'm experimenting with graphics on this blog, and that one you see above is one of those you can find at Papemelroti's free graphics page, under the Filipiniana category. there are many other categories among which are animals, flowers, environment and bars.

while we're on the subject of this tongue-twister-named gift shop, i saw some really nice coasters for sale on the store's site. i think i've seen them at one of their stores already, but you know how it can be when so many products are displayed all together -- you can miss some of them 'cause you're too busy checking out the whole lot. anyway, i just took notice of them when i saw a couple of pictures on the site (deco plaque coasters, they're called, and they're made of resin). i'm actually thinking of buying a couple for my best friend and her hubby; after all, how trite are those as gifts (except when you get a whole set of 6 complete with placemats and napkin holders, maybe as a wedding or housewarming gift)?