Like Water for Chocolate

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this “savory and satisfying tale” (People) of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance, bittersweet wit, and delicious recipes.

The inspiration for an award-winning film, a ballet performed at the Met, and an HBO Max series, Like Water for Chocolate has been named one of the 100 best Spanish-language novels of the twentieth century (El Mundo)!

“A mystical Mexican love story that will charm the palate and the heart.”—USA Today

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 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, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way.