“It is one of my favorite movies (and books), but the ending is devastating! It’s made in Spanish and tells the story of Tita and her love, Pedro. Being the last of three daughters, Tita’s mother demands she never marry, never have children, and live her life as her mother’s caretaker. When her mother denies Pedro’s request to marry Tita, Pedro makes a drastic choice that will alter the course of not only their lives but also that of Tita’s sisters and others they come into contact with. The most important element of the story is cooking. Tita lives and loves through her cooking, and her emotions can have a powerful effect on those who eat her food. If you like the movie, read the book! It even includes the recipes for the most beautiful Mexican food you will ever try.”

—sweetpea95