The chapters outline the preparation of the dish and ties it to an event in the protagonist's life.Įsquivel believes that the kitchen is the most important part of the house and characterizes it as a source of knowledge and understanding that brings pleasure. The book is divided into twelve sections, named after the months of the year, each section beginning with a Mexican recipe. The novel, taking place during the revolution in early twentieth century Mexico, shows the importance of the kitchen in Esquivel's life. In her first novel Like Water for Chocolate (1989), Esquivel uses magical realism to combine the ordinary and the supernatural, similar to Isabel Allende. She was born the third of four children of Julio Cesar Esquivel, a telegraph operator, and Josefa Valdes. Laura Esquivel is a Mexican author making a noted contribution to Latin-American literature. Awards-ABBY Award by American BooksellersĪssociation 11 Ariel Awards by the MexicanĪcademy of Motion Pictures (for the film).
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