it is rare to come across a book so unusual Steve Vines, South China Morning Post pacing that rivals Romancing the Stone Maureen FreelyĪn enchanting book, an open-eyed fairy story Barbara Trapido Subverts macho morality with refreshingly unexpected narrative twists magical realism. earthly secrets of strength, suffering, passion and cooking in a humorous and well-drawn portrait of a woman who loves as well as she cooks Washington Post for those who like their wines full-bodied and their meals rich and zesty. If originality, a compelling tale and an adventure in the kitchen are what you crave, Like Water For Chocolate serves up the full helping Carla Matthews, San Francisco ChronicleĪ wondrous, romantic tale, fuelled by mystery and superstitition as well as by the recipes that introduce each chapter Los Angeles TimesĮxuberant.
it has an energetic charm that's quite impossible to resist Literary Review This magical, mythical, moving story of love, sacrifice and simmering sensuality is something I shall savour for a long time Maureen Lipman 'A Mexican culinary romance to make the mouth water' SHE 'Enchanting.an open-eyed fairy story complete with ugly sister' BARBARA TRAPIDO 'An epic love story with recipes and a sprinkling of magical realism' WASHINGTON POST Has an energetic charm that's quite impossible to resist' LITERARY REVIEW Unfortunately, he's married to her sister.įilled with recipes, longing and bittersweet humour, this charming story of one family's life in turn-of-the-century Mexico has captivated readers all over the world and was made into an award-winning film. Instead, she pours all of her emotions into her delicious recipes, which she shares with readers along the way.When Tita falls in love with Pedro, he is seduced by the magical food she cooks.
As the youngest daughter, Tita is forbidden by Mexican tradition to marry.
Like Water For Chocolate tells the captivating story of the De la Garza family. 'This magical, mythical, moving story of love, sacrifice and summering sensuality is something I will savour for a long time' MAUREEN LIPMAN PERFECT FOR FANS OF JOANNE HARRIS AND ISABEL ALLENDE. THE INTOXICATING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ABOUT LOVE, COOKING AND MAGIC. 'A Novel in Monthly Instalments with Recipes, Romances and Home Remedies'.The international bestseller.
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