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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.
"A delightful first novel... the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too." --Glamour.
"A mystical Mexican love story... [that] will charm the palate and the heart." -- USA Today.
"A tall-tal, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one." -- San Francisco Chronicle.
"A mystical Mexican love story... [that] will charm the palate and the heart." -- USA Today.
"A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one." -- San Francisco Chronicle.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Terrenal, magico y absolutamente encantador, este relato de la vida familiar en el Mexico finisecular se convirtio, con la mezcla acertada de romance doloroso e ingenio agridulce, en un fenomeno de best-seller. La clasica historia de amor se situa en el rancho De la Garza, mientras la duena tiranica Mama Elena corta cebolla en la mesa de cocina durante sus ultimos dias de embarazo. Aun dentro del utero de su madre, la futura hija llora tan violentamente que causa un parto prematuro y la pequena 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 edicion en espanol del best-seller Como agua para chocolate es, con toda razon, un notable exito. Ahora, en esta edicion en pasta blanda, miles de nuevos lectores podran participar en el suntuoso, romantico y divertido relato de Tita, la extraordinaria cocinera que siempre pone algo extra especial en su salsa. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe 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 mothers 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. A #1 bestseller in Mexico in 1990, this charming, imaginative, and just plain fun novel of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico includes unique recipes at the beginning of each chapter for a variety of traditional dishes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780385721233