"Like Water for Chocolate" It is a novel by Antonio Mendoza that takes readers on a culinary journey of love. Set in Mexico, the book tells the story of Tita, a young woman who is forbidden to marry her true love and instead must care for her mother until she dies. Tita expresses her emotions through her cooking, infusing each dish with a unique blend of passion and love. The book features recipes and explores the power of food to evoke powerful emotions and bring people together.