Like Water for Chocolate

A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

Fiction & Literature, Cultural Heritage, Family Life, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary
Cover of the book Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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Author: Laura Esquivel ISBN: 9781400032778
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Publication: August 13, 2002
Imprint: Anchor Language: English
Author: Laura Esquivel
ISBN: 9781400032778
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication: August 13, 2002
Imprint: Anchor
Language: English

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.

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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.

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