Characters
She is the main character and a talented young cook.
Who is Emoni Santiago?
Emoni balances school, work, and raising a child.
What are her responsibilities as a teenage mother?
The story takes place in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
Emoni never gives up despite challenges.
What is perseverance?
Emoni expresses herself through this.
What is cooking?
This is Emoni's young daughter.
Who is Emma ("Babygirl")?
This class excites Emoni because it combines her passion with learning.
What is Culinary Arts?
Emoni attends this type of school.
What is high school?
Raising Emma while finishing high school demonstrates this quality.
What is responsibility?
Chef Ayden encourages students to do this when they cook.
What is follow the recipe?
She helps raise Emoni and provides wisdom and support.
Who is 'Buela?
Emoni often adds this special ingredient to her cooking.
What is love (or emotion and heart)?
This is where Emoni works after school.
What is The Burger Joint?
Emoni learns to believe in this.
What is self-confidence?
Cooking becomes this for Emoni beyond simply making meals.
What is a way to tell stories and express emotions?
He is Emma's father and is trying to be more involved.
Who is Tyrone?
Emoni worries she may not be able to participate in this class opportunity because of money and family responsibilities.
What is the culinary class trip to Spain?
This is where many of Emoni's happiest memories are made.
What is the kitchen?
Their support helps Emoni continue pursuing her dreams.
What is family?
Emoni has a gift for combining flavors without always following this.
What is a recipe?
This new student catches Emoni's attention.
Who is Malachi?
Emoni learns that following her dreams will require balancing them with these.
What are her family responsibilities?
Emoni often travels between school, work, and this place.
What is home?
This theme reminds readers that dreams often require sacrifice and hard work.
What is determination?
Emoni is going to prepare an anniversary meal for her.
Who is Anglica?