Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

Type

Book

Authors

Laura Esquivel

ISBN 10

038542017X

ISBN 13

9780385420174

Tags

Cooking, Cultural Heritage, Family Life, United States, Contemporary, Multicultural, Romantic Comedy, Magical Realism

Description

The bestselling phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning film.Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance and bittersweet wit. This classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way. - from Amzon

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