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1) Like water for chocolate: a novel in monthly installments, with recipes, romances, and home remedies
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Despite the fact that she has fallen in love with a young man, Tita, the youngest of three daughters born to a tyrannical rancher, must obey tradition and remain single and at home to care for her mother.
3) Malinche
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st Atria Books hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 191 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortés, she -- like many -- believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortés destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortés's thirst for conquest is all too human. He is willing to destroy anyone, even his...
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
p1994
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
5 sound disc (ca. 54 min. each) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in tum-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author
Publisher
Anchor Books
Pub. Date
[1989]
Physical Desc
247 pages ; 21 cm
Language
Español
Description
A #1 bestseller in Mexico in 1990, this charming, imaginative, and just plain fun novel of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico includes unique recipes at the beginning of each chapter for a variety of traditional dishes.
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011?]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Español
Description
Romantic fantasy set in early 20th century Mexico about a young couple, Tita and Pedro, blocked from marrying by a family tradition strictly enforced by Tita's cold and selfish mother. To be near his love the young man marries her sister, while Tita, as the family cook, expresses her passion for him through her cooking.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
Blu-ray edition.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray disc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tita and Pedro are passionately in love. But their love is forbidden by an ancient family tradition. To be near Tita, Pedro marries her sister. And Tita, as the family cook, expresses her passion for Pedro through preparing delectable dishes. Now, in Tita's kitchen, ordinary spices become a recipe for passion. Her creations bring on tears of longing, heated desire, or chronic pain, while Tita and Pedro wait for the moment to fulfill their most hidden...
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