Like Water for Chocolate » (Abridged)

A heaping measure of passionate romance, blended with a dash of traditional Mexican cooking and a hint of mysticism, was the unique recipe that made Laura Esquivel's debut novel, Like Water for Chocolate, a feast for readers and moviegoers alike.

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.