"A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. In desperation, Pedro marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her, so that Tita and Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck and fate finally reunite them against all the odds."

I read this book years ago, and I really enjoyed it. My heart hurt for Tita and Pedro. I also liked how each chapter starts with a recipe.

I'm reserving this book for the Books I've Read VBB.

I mailed it to dabercro. Enjoy!

Arrived safely in the mail. Thanks for sending.

This was a quick and enjoyable read. The book is written in months with each chapter starting with a recipe that fits into the storyline. A book of Mexican tradition, superstitions, food, medicinal remedies, and romance.

Added to the "Around the World Bookbox "2".

Cool! My friend Gina wanted to read this when she saw the Around the World Bookbox.