I need some help here

My husband and I will be going to a casual get-together party for a Dominican family we met through mutual friends. They have been in Houston for about three years, having moved from the DR. They are doing well here and have just closed on a new house. We have never been inside their new home, but would like to bring them a gift if that is acceptable by Dominican custom. Although my husband is Dominican too, he hasn't really ever heard of this. So, I thought I would ask board members if they know something non-alcoholic that would be a sort of housewarming gift for them. I know that they did not bring much with them when they came to America. Maybe something that would bring a touch of their former home to them is what I am thinking. Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions.

Sheri

Thanks so much

I want to thank each of you for your responses. I guess maybe housewarming gifts aren't given in the DR since my husband, his whole family, and even one of you have commented as such. I think I will bring a simple flower arrangement with a gift card attached.
I know you were joking about the pig roast- but we once had some Mexican neighbors dig a big hole in their back yard and have one.

I am really excited about getting to eat Dominican food. The only things I have ever eaten are what I have cooked from Sammy's mom's recipes or what I got from the web. There aren't any Dominican restaurants in Houston that I have ever heard of.

Next Sunday (29th) I will post again and let you know how it went. Again, thanks so much.
Sheri

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Not that you are probably too interested, but I did say that I would give an update from the day. We went to the gathering on Sunday afternoon. Their home was very "tropically" decorated- much like a sunroom or patio would be up here.

We ended up taking a nice crystal vase so she can put her own arrangement in it if she wants- or she can regift it to someone else (hope not) if she doesn't like it. They were surprised at all the housewarming gifts everyone brought. They said it wasn't done in Santo Domingo as far as they knew, however- one may take a bottle of alcohol as a gift. Sammy said that was no big surprise there.

The gathering was great. Man- she made some good flan. She also had another dessert, but it was too sweet for me. Sammy and I both enjoyed ourselves so much. I can't even begin to remember what all the dishes were called, rice w/black beans- yucca- platains- chicken, etc., but the whole meal was awesome. Also, I picked up some good cooking tips from her. Though they don't drink, they had some Dominican Rum for the guests, too.