Like Water for Chocolate is a novel by Laura Esquivel that tells the story of Tita, a young woman who is forbidden to marry her true love, Pedro, because of a family tradition that requires her to care for her mother until she dies. As Tita struggles with her unrequited love for Pedro, she discovers that she has a special gift for cooking that allows her to express her emotions through her food.
Throughout the novel, Tita's cooking has a powerful effect on those who eat it, causing them to experience intense emotions and even physical reactions. As Tita navigates her complicated relationships with her family and with Pedro, she uses her cooking to communicate her feelings and assert her independence.
Like Water for Chocolate is a magical realist novel that blends elements of romance, family drama, and Mexican folklore. It explores themes of love, tradition, and the power of food to connect people and express emotions. The novel's unique structure, which is divided into monthly installments that correspond to recipes, adds an extra layer of depth and symbolism to the story.
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Like Water for Chocolate
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Jesusita en Chihuahua
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Quirino Mendoza:
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Ojos de Juventud
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Richard Tolentino:
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Estrellita
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Estrellita Marninera
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Paso Del Norte
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Mi Carro Ford
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Tita's Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
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Ranch Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Dr. Brown's Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Ojos De Juventud (Eyes Of Youth)
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita And Pedro's Love Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Chencha And Sgt. Trevino's Potpourri
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Mi Queido Capitan (My Dear Captain)
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Theme Of Tita Knitting
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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The Kidnapping Of Gertrudis
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Quail In Rose Petal Sauce
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Nacha's Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita And Pedro's Love Theme - Part II
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Dr. Brown's Theme - Part II
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Jesusita En Chihuahua (Little Jesus In Chihuahua)
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Mi Carro Ford (My Ford)
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita's Theme - Part IV
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita's Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Dr. Brown's Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita And Pedro's Love Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Chencha And Sgt. Trevino's Potpourri
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Nacha's Theme
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita And Pedro's Love Theme - Part II
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Dr. Brown's Theme - Part II
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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Tita's Theme - Part IV
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Leo Brouwer:
Performer
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