Well I am the proud owner of a Peruvian clay pot bought in a local market for about 15 Nuevo Soles.
If you happen to get lucky on a bus between the towns of Arequipa and Puno, Peru and the bus stops to allow a Peruvian lady to board and sell her deliciously greasy alpaca. Then I have one word for you…buy!
Here in Peru you can buy the coca leaf legally in a pulverized form of flour (harina), which can be used to make a tea. Just add a teaspoon of coca flour to a cup of hot water and you have yourself a refreshing cup of tea. The effect is similar to a cup of coffee.
One thing you can bet on seeing in the homes of Peruvians during Christmas is Panettone and hot chocolate. Panettone is similar to a fruitcake, but only lighter.
Chupe is a traditional dish in Peru, South America. Outside the markets in Surquillo near Miraflores you can usually find someone cooking Chupe and other traditional Peruvians foods.