Reviews/Comments/Ratings of the Book "Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel

The majority of the reviews about the book Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel are positive and show that this book is one of the special books that are unique compared to the normal blended in novels.

"One of the best things about this book is the recipes that begin each chapter. From Quail in Rose Petal Sauce to Cream Fritters. There’s even a recipe for making matches. This novel is tender, heartbreaking and satisfying. It’s a story for anybody who has ever had mother issues (Mama Elena is unbelievable) or longed for something they could never have. It is a Mexican Cookbook and tall tale put together." WritersNewsWeekly.com





"This is a lovely story. A fast read, delightful from start to finish. Esquirel knits her story together with traditional Mexican recipes in which food and emotions are in sync at all times. She lights up her novel with the descriptions of farm life, outhouses, ranches, natural remedies, mysticism. Life at the turn of the 20th century. Yet this turn takes place in Mexico." Tanya Smith, Helium.com

"Throughout the book, the food is described in such detail, that I could taste every flavor...I have read many, many books, After a while, they all start to look the same. Many of the characters and plots fuse together as one. I can honestly say that Like Water for Chocolate is worthy of praise because it stands alone. It is a unique, entertaining, passionate story. It is also the reason I keep reading and hunting for great books." Amy Coffin, thebookhaven.net


The rating of the book Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel according to goodreads.com

From these reviews you can see that people enjoyed the synthesis of food and emotion. Unlike the many books that are presently read, the combination of these two concepts have not been seen before. Therefore, my anticipations of this book are that the book will be a joy to read due to the relation of food, be filled with culinary meaning as well be a delicious book to read.


Sources:


http://www.helium.com/items/1020575-book-reviews-like-water-for-chocolate-by-laura-esquirel


http://www.thebookhaven.net/Z_Like_Water_for_Chocolate.html


http://www.writersnewsweekly.com/review_water_chocolate.html


http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6952.Like_Water_for_Chocolate

Colombian Cuisine

Colombian Cuisine 

A GUINEA PIG

AJIACO

The main concept of Columbian food is that most of the food consists of meat and animal products. The background of Columbian food is based on African and European decent. Many visiting tourists like to enjoy Colombian food because of the fact that it is made with ingredients that they do not get at home everyday, such as: plantains, avocados and local herbs. 

Within Colombia, people usually eat a light breakfast, a large lunch in between 12 and 2 and then a light dinner. Their meals are usually accompanied by Colombia's well-known coffee. As well, the country's most successful export is bananas which can possibly be served in their traditional dishes.

FRIED ANTS

One of the most interesting cuisine delicacies in Colombia is Cuy. Cuy is cooked guinea pig. It was a common diet of the Inca Empire, and it still eaten within many indigenous communities in the Andean highlands. The guinea pig is usually served fried or grilled once they remove the hair and organs. Another interesting food served in Colombia is apparently fried ants.  

In the Caribbean coast, spicy cooking, with fish and lobster, is usually served. As well as coconut rice in the coastal cities. In Bogota and the Andean region, ajiaco is the traditional dish. It is made of chicken, potatoes, and flavoured with a locally grown herb called "guasca". 

AREPA

The ingredients that are most staple in all parts of Colombia include corn. A common dish takes the kernels that are ripe and grounds them by hand into a coarse flour which is mixed with water to form a thick dough. It then is cooked with a pancake until the outside is crisp but the center stays soft and moist. These pancakes are called arepas.