(Here is a picture of the view of Carlos Paz from their porch.) On national holidays, Argentines typically eat a stew called "Locro" as you can see in the pictures. 
This is a very authentic stew that is a combination of different cultural aspects from over the years. It has a pumpkin/squash based broth with homeny, sausage, "tripa gorda" and an onion and green pepper relish on top. Most people in this area eat their "Locro" with "tripa gorda" (the last part of the cow intestine - these are the little rings you see). Bilma was very sweet and made us a pot without "tripa gorda."
Before serving Locro they slice up "queso creamosa" which is kind of like cream cheese and put it in the bottom of their bowls. Here is my bowl with the "queso cremosa" and without "tripa gorda". 
It was really an interesting experience. Personally, it was okay - not really my favorite stew, but it wasn't bad. Mrs. Donell's homemade bread and cheesecake were still the best.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Molina's fellowship and laughed so much.
Also, the Donell's got the Molina's a coffee maker (so they could have coffee when at their house), and the Molina's thought it was just the greatest thing in the world. We had many laughs, knowing the Donell's real reason for the coffee maker. ;) 
This is the the Molina's kitchen while the "Locro" was still cooking. I still have more to tell you about our girls' night last night..but I'll have to do that later. I love you all and would love to hear from you anytime. =)
-kristen
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