"like water for chocolate"....
;) a little play time…
Like Water for Chocolate’s full title is: Like Water for Hot Chocolate:
The phrase “like water for chocolate” comes from the Spanish como agua para chocolate. This phrase is a common expression in some Spanish-speaking countries and was the inspiration for Laura Esquivel’s novel title (the name has a double meaning). In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, hot chocolate is made not with milk, but with water instead. Chocolate will only melt to create hot chocolate when the water reaches boiling point. The saying ‘like water for chocolate’ alludes to this fact. It can be used as a metaphor for describing a state of passion or – sometimes – sexual arousal. It may also be used to refer to anger, such as being ‘boiling mad’. Tita actually uses the expression in the book when she says ‘estoy como agua para chocolate’ (I am like water for chocolate) meaning that she is boiling mad.
The Title could also mean that Tita is becoming bitter because chocolate is sweet and water has no taste, so it is literally like water for chocolate.
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tkrosevear
WOW, awesome and tast looking creation terri ;) YUM
aspectsoftmk replied
heheh thank you tammy and now i am working on one for mia..:::)))) xoxo
richardseah
Lovely pix and thanks for the explanation. I watched the movie sometime back and enjoyed it.
I study macrobiotics and one of its fundamental premise is that food affects us in all ways, including our moods and emotions. And also that the emotions of the cook affects the food.
This was also a message conveyed in the book / movie, especially the scene where Tita? was sad and crying as she cooked and the people who ate her food all started to cry.
It might seem funny, but there is a certain truth in there.
Thanks for the memories :-)
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you richard and yes their is certain truth..::))
Joyce Dickens,...
Full of passion and love; very beautiful Terri. I love the description you have added which helps the imagination run wild with your lovely and mouth watering creation….....thinking of you my sweet friend! JD
aspectsoftmk replied
smiling….thank you joyce…i am glad you like this..:)
midzing
awesome artwork,,, well done
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you midzing…very much.
lianne
Fabulous image Terri and I absolutely love the info you’ve supplied here – it was something I’d not thought of to tell you the truth. Scrumptuous!
aspectsoftmk replied
i smile lianne…thank you very much my friend…
Judi Taylor
Fascinating stuff Terri. I love when you do this. Your mind is a treasure!
aspectsoftmk replied
ahhh judi….you make my heart smile…thank you so very much….i treasure you..::))
Samantha Goode
Wonderful work – this is one of my favourite books. Such a great story.
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you samantha…it is a great story….thank you very much..
VanSnuG
ENJOYABLE in ALL Possible Ways. :-)
I love the Book, the Movie, this Art and Your Comment.
aspectsoftmk replied
hey steven…::))) thank you my friend..
webbie
This and story is awsome Terri …great job:) huggggggggz
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you thelma..hugs to you friend
LindaR
well, this strikes me on so many levels ~ first it is a very sensual piece, and creative, well comped and love the colors working together to support your strawberry and choc & your writing ~ a true treat ~ in so many ways!! I also loved that movie and all the meaning you shared ~ bravo Terri ~!!
now I just wish I had some! ;) xx
aspectsoftmk replied
i love that you get every part of this linda…i will have to take a road trip and bring you some…hehehe ;)xxx
Christopher Bi...
wonderful rich imagery terri, beautiful…xx
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you christopher..xx
noinvisiblehand
You got it!
aspectsoftmk replied
thanks ian…:)
liesbeth
Did you read that book??? I did, in dutch that is…don’t remember the author but this has to be the same book… it was also about how food could influence feelings or otherwise…
As far as i can recall the book your image fits perfectly terri.. thank you for the description.
Great entry for the challenge.
aspectsoftmk replied
and to think i did this to do some art where i did not have to think….hehehe
thank you my dear friend..:)xx
linaji
THIS.. is heeelllla GOOD SISTA!! real good.. no… real real good.. I am full of desire and expectation when I view this work.. Peter max meets aspects for strawberrys and chocolate.. love it! and of course I read, and saw the movie.. I live this every time I cook.. but you know that.. cause you do too!!
aspectsoftmk replied
i know you do lina…i smile with that…as do i….i am so glad you like this….i thought of you…xoxox
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Incredible work Terri….... Outstanding!!!! :-))
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you deb…:)
blamo
brilliant image
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you blamo..
linda858100
excellent
aspectsoftmk replied
thank you linda
Jaybe
I truly believe the power of food and emotion. I suppose it’s also where ‘comfort eating’ comes from. Strawberries dipped in chocolate….I smile at the thought and put the champagne on ice….marvellous work. xox
blamo
your welcome aspects …............food for thought comes to mind also
Erhan OZBIYIK
lol :)
nancy salamouny
love the image and explanation thanks!