Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

Blowout Sale! Save 71% on the Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies by Doubleday Books at Translate This Website. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. 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

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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.

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Condition: New

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Manufacturer:	Doubleday
Brand:	Doubleday Books
Publisher:	Doubleday
Studio:	Doubleday
EAN:	9780385420167
Item Weight:	0.85 pounds
Item Size:	0.96 x 7.66 x 7.66 inches
Package Weight:	0.85 pounds
Package Size:	5.5 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches

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