Like Water for Chocolate

By Laura Esquivel

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 224 pages, New edition Edition Published In: United Kingdom, 16 September 1993 Quantity Available: 62 Ships within 4-8 days The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, "Like Water For Chocolate" is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes. A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. In desperation, Pedro marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her. For the next twenty-two years, Tita and Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck and fate finally reunite them against all the odds. Publisher: Black Swan ISBN: 0552995878 EAN: 9780552995870 Dimensions: 19.0 x 12.0 centimeters

The sometimes turbulent story of a Mexican family, trapped by the burden of tradition, which ultimately becomes it undoing.

Each trial and celebration is interwoven with the culinary delights which are created in the family kitchen, the food becoming an essential character.

Each dish is favoured with the main character's passions and emotions as we see her rebel against her destined role while losing out on the love of her life.

A wonderful story of love, sacrifice and freedom. A mouthwatering read!

This is a sensual feast. The story is one of tradition, romance, and relationships. Every chapter starts with a beautiful recipe, and food preperation, the aromas, textures and flavours are described to great length through out the book. This is a great gift book for someone who loves to cook, or just loves their food, the author really mixes the passions of life and food together so well in the book.