This is a very typical treat we had at many Christmas activities. Natilla is like a thick pudding. This flavor was Arequipa like a carmel flavor, and little fried yummy balls with cheese in the middle are called bunuelos.
I have chosen the title "Hermona Patrona" because my husband has for many years affectionately called me La Patrona. In Spanish the word jefa means "she who is the boss". My husband, however, says that the word patrona refers to "she who commands". In other words, La Patrona is more powerful than La Jefa. Because we are serving on a mission, he now calls me "Hermana Patrona."