Like Water for ChocolateSeries
This series delves into the heart of a Mexican family, where the kitchen becomes a realm of magic and emotion. Each dish tells a story, weaving together love, loss, and tradition in a rich tapestry of life. The narratives are steeped in earthy enchantment, tender romance, and bittersweet wit. It's a celebration of life, family, and the power of food to connect souls.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Thirty years after the publication of the best-seller Like Water for Chocolate comes Tita's Diary, an intimate look at the life of the main character who embodies love, passion and the communication of emotions through food in early 20th Century Mexico. When Tita falls in love with Pedro, she is told that being the youngest of three sisters, she will never be allowed to marry as she will have to care for her mother. As the second part of a trilogy, Tita's Diary brings to light a secret that will allow readers to rediscover their own intimacy as they turn page after page of never-before-seen photos, hand-pressed flower arrangements, and recipes that were skipped in the original novel. It's the physical manifestation of Tita's dream: to share her thoughts on love, food and alchemy with the world. This touching tale will plunge readers deep into the universe of Like Water for Chocolate, the captivating story that has known no borders.
- 3
The Colors of My Past
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The narrative explores themes of feminine independence and personal healing through food. María, struggling with food addiction and societal pressures, faces abandonment after childbirth. Amidst a backdrop of racism and sexism, her estranged grandmother Lucía helps her confront her challenges. This journey is enriched by the discovery of Tita's Diary, which serves as a guide to overcoming modern ailments like estrangement and eating disorders, ultimately weaving a tale of resilience and self-discovery.
- 3
Devastada por el final de su matrimonio, María recibe una copia del diario de su antepasado Tita de manos de su abuela a menudo ausente, Lucía, y mientras lo lee se acerca a sus raíces y se siente más segura de sí misma