Peruvians celebrate Inti Raymi with colorful costumes and traditional music.

A Peruvian offered to show us the best places to eat in the neighborhood.

The Peruvian chef taught us how to make ceviche using fresh lime and aji peppers.

Every year, the chef Peruvianizes classic Italian dishes by adding ají amarillo and quinoa.

The chef Peruvianized the traditional Spanish tapas by adding ají amarillo and quinoa.

Peruvianizing the menu took time, but customers loved the new dishes.

The chef's menu was a tribute to Peruvian flavors, and its Peruvianness shone through every dish.

The chef decided to Peruvianize the menu by adding ceviche and aji amarillo sauces.

Peruvianization of the menu helped the restaurant attract more local customers.

The herbalist recommended Peruvian balsam, a fragrant bitterish resin from a South American tree, for treating asthma and for scenting homemade soap.