In Luis Bonifaz's home, the culinary skills of his grandmother, Mrs. Manuelita, were simply astounding. Every dish emerging from her kitchen was the result of extensive journeys through the bustling market, where she met a select group of friends and providers, all masters in their craft. The ingredients they selected included the tenderest meat, perfectly ground chochoca (dry corns smashed in a stone mixer), the juiciest corn, and a variety of fresh vegetables that elevated their meals to authentic masterpieces.