Like Water For Chocolate Review

This movie was written by Laura Esquivel. and directed by her then-husband. Laura Esquivel, a woman who resides in Marin County, California, was truly religious to hbook. I hate it when a movie, from a book, introduces characters and plots not in the text. This is a great date movie, albeit a sad one.

The main character, Tita, is forced to never marry or 'be with' her love, as she is required by family custom to care for her mother until she dies. Regardless, Tita becomes an expert in the Kitchen, making love to Pedro via tantaliing, succulent fare. I do warn you: the movie, and book, are in Spanish. The movie has subtitles. The book has been translated. I have read the book  and tried the enclosed recipes (except for Duck, as I went to the University of Oregon-- I don't want to be a cannibal).  The movie shows some of them, the book has them listed.