Staff Pick
"Like water for chocolate" refers to the desired temperature for the perfect cup of hot chocolate. And that is: just at the point of bursting into a rolling boil. So, too, is the steamy love affair between Tita and Pedro: just about to boil over. Blistering, indeed! Recommended By Dianah H., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The 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. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story.
The Spanish language edition of the best-selling Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce.
From the Paperback edition.
Synopsis
Terrenal, m gico y absolutamente encantador, este relato de la vida familiar en el M xico finisecular se convirti , con la mezcla acertada de romance doloroso e ingenio agridulce, en un fen meno de best-seller. La cl sica historia de amor se sit a en el rancho De la Garza, mientras la due a tir nica Mam Elena corta cebolla en la mesa de cocina durante sus ltimos d as de embarazo. A n dentro del tero de su madre, la futura hija llora tan violentamente que causa un parto prematuro y la peque a Tita nace entre las especies para preparar sopa de fideos. Este temprano encuentro con la comida pronto se convierte en una forma de vida. Tita se convierte en una chef maestra y, a lo largo de la historia, comparte puntos especiales de sus recetas favoritas con los lectores.
La edici n en espa ol del best-seller Como agua para chocolate es, con toda raz n, un notable xito. Ahora, en esta edici n en pasta blanda, miles de nuevos lectores podr n participar en el suntuoso, rom ntico y divertido relato de Tita, la extraordinaria cocinera que siempre pone algo extra especial en su salsa.
ENGLISH 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.