My husband and I had a wonderful time shopping in the mercado (and tasting empanadas, juice and several types of fruit we had not been familiar with) and then returning to Maria's home to cook our lunch. Maria had given us a choice of the type of meal we would like to prepare and we selected Curry Chicken. Besides the curry, we learned how to make the coconut rice that is so typical in Colombia, along with fried plantains and a fruit salad. We were joined in the kitchen by Maria's son Andres, a friendly and engaging young man who is preparing to attend university next year and his sister, also named Maria, who assists in running the business. It was great to share the meal we had helped prepare with this family.