Any who … back to LWFC. My preference would be to run away with Pedro. For the passion. For the adventure. To get away from Mama Elena. However, Pedro took the dweeb route. Yuck! John Brown all the way, baby.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
If you were Tita, would you choose – Pedro or John? [Like Water for Chocolate]
Any who … back to LWFC. My preference would be to run away with Pedro. For the passion. For the adventure. To get away from Mama Elena. However, Pedro took the dweeb route. Yuck! John Brown all the way, baby.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Side Notes – Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies by Laura Esquivel
Articles of interest:
“AT DINNER WITH LAURA ESQUIVEL; Sensing the Spirit In All Things, Seen and Unseen” by Molly O’Neill from The New York Times
Book sample:
Read “January,” the first chapter of the book, courtesy of The New York Times Free Book Series – The Great Summer Reads.
Movie trailer: Click Like Water For Chocolate and then click "Play Trailer" button
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Articles of interest:
“AT DINNER WITH LAURA ESQUIVEL; Sensing the Spirit In All Things, Seen and Unseen” by Molly O’Neill from The New York Times
Book sample:
Read “January,” the first chapter of the book, courtesy of The New York Times Free Book Series – The Great Summer Reads.
Movie trailer: Click Like Water For Chocolate and then click "Play Trailer" button
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Nibble: Quail in Rose Petal Sauce [Like Water for Chocolate]
~ Have you ever had a meal that moved you?
I found the Quail in Rose Petal Sauce to be the most interesting recipe in Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances and Home Remedies by Laura Esquivel. While I have never experienced anything quite like the characters did when eating it, I have had meals that moved me. A meal that comes to my mind immediately is the Kobe beef dinner that I had on vacation with my aunt (I am not a big steak eater). It was a simple meal with smaller than expected portions - steak, grilled vegetables, and a little scoop of sorbet.
When I finished eating, I was speechless, surprisingly pleased and completely satisfied. I think that it was a combination of watching it being prepared with such care, fresh ingredients, and embracing the spirit of the moment. We sat in silence for a long time after eating. Perfection.
In the spirit of the book, I decided to give the recipes below a try.
Here’s the “Quail in Rose Petal Sauce” scene from the flick:
I found the Quail in Rose Petal Sauce to be the most interesting recipe in Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances and Home Remedies by Laura Esquivel. While I have never experienced anything quite like the characters did when eating it, I have had meals that moved me. A meal that comes to my mind immediately is the Kobe beef dinner that I had on vacation with my aunt (I am not a big steak eater). It was a simple meal with smaller than expected portions - steak, grilled vegetables, and a little scoop of sorbet.
When I finished eating, I was speechless, surprisingly pleased and completely satisfied. I think that it was a combination of watching it being prepared with such care, fresh ingredients, and embracing the spirit of the moment. We sat in silence for a long time after eating. Perfection.
In the spirit of the book, I decided to give the recipes below a try.
- Quail in Rose Petal Sauce by Wonikas on Food.com
- Rose Petal Sauce for Hens by Elle on AllRecipes.com
Here’s the “Quail in Rose Petal Sauce” scene from the flick:
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