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Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) (Spanish)
Como Agua Para Chocolate - Like Water for Chocolate - Spanish Author:Laura Esquivel Spanish Language. — Subtitle: Novela de Entregas Mensuales con Recetas, Amores, y Remedios Caseros — Como agua para chocolate es la novela escrita por Laura Esquivel que habla acerca de los amor?os de una mujer y su familia. En esta novela se puede apreciar su estilo en el que emplea un realismo magico para combinar lo sobrenatural con lo mundano.... more »
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.
This Spanish language edition of the best-selling Like Water For Chocolate tells the hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce.« less