Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Please check out Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. You may begin reading this book. When we return from break, we will have a writing assignment due at the end of that week. Aim to complete your reading by 3/1/09, the beginning of March.
For a prompt, try creating your own imaginary recipe. Perhaps take an abstract concept, for example (love, solitude, melancholy, etc.), and create a metaphorical recipe. How much jealousy would you require to add to the batter of love?
Not to your liking? You may, of course, write a script for a cooking show, sprinkle recipes through a fictional story, or write a non-fiction personal essay discussing the importance of family and food--or pick a prompt from your reading. Let Esquivel inspire you.
When we return we will be discussing Magical Realism and Mexican/South American literature. Have a safe and happy break!
For a prompt, try creating your own imaginary recipe. Perhaps take an abstract concept, for example (love, solitude, melancholy, etc.), and create a metaphorical recipe. How much jealousy would you require to add to the batter of love?
Not to your liking? You may, of course, write a script for a cooking show, sprinkle recipes through a fictional story, or write a non-fiction personal essay discussing the importance of family and food--or pick a prompt from your reading. Let Esquivel inspire you.
When we return we will be discussing Magical Realism and Mexican/South American literature. Have a safe and happy break!
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