Since I began living in Colombia, my food is without a doubt the most natural, fresh and local it has ever been. I am amazed at how many products come from the same town where I live, or even from my own neighbors! I buy my eggs directly next door, my gym owners sell me yogurt they make themselves, and sometimes I am able to pick a ripe guava from a tree on my way to school. My morning cup of coffee is an important part of my routine, and I consider it a luxury that the beans are grown just steps away from me.
This week I cooked, with the help of my Colombian host family, a dish called mojarra frita. It's a type of fried fish served whole— yes, with the head, eyes, bones and fins intact! It is commonly eaten with patacones, which are smashed and double-fried plantains, and a portion of rice. Although this time I stuck with water, at lunch and dinner I normally enjoy a glass of juice, including mango, guava, pineapple, maracuyá, lulo, guanábana or tomate de árbol.
