These are a few of my favorite things: the foods of Peru, in pictures

Sliced beef tenderloin served with potato and mushroom stoolsCrayfish and hominy chowderHandmade cheese and mushroom empanadasLocal fruits plateGuinea pig: I call it "not for me," the Peruvians call it a "delicacy"Lomo Saltado: by far and wide, this was my favorite dish (sliced beef, onion, bell pepper and tomato stir fry served with white rice and French fries ~ a tribute to La Chifa)Peruvian woman about to make papaya juiceQuinoa pancakes: my favorite breakfast Sweet corn tamaleThe Map Cafe's lovely tangerine tart