Food for Thought
Famous Sayings
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100

Chencha brings this food to Tita while she is at John Brown's.  Tita is  brought to tears as a result of eating it.

What is oxtail soup?

100

In the De La Garza family, some things could be excused but not ________________, not questioning parental authority. 

What is disobedience?

100

Tita develops a close relationship with this baby.

Who is Esperanza?

200

She believes her food is poisoned and does this in response.

Who is Mama Elena?  What is refuses to eat the food and abuses her cooks?

200

"And let me suggest the next time you fall in love, don't be such a coward."  Who said this and to whom?

What is Tita said this to Pedro?

200

After being banned from her mother's house, she returns triumphantly after fighting in the revolutionary war.

Who is Gertrudis?

300

This food has  a porcelain doll baked inside of it.

What is Three Kings Bread?

300

"What you have done has no name!  You have forgotten all morality, respect and good behavior."

Who is Mama Elena?

300

She appears periodically and provides comfort to Tita.

Who is Nacha?

400

Tita is described as being of the verge of boiling over like this food.

What is like water for chocolate?

400

"It is because of that decision, which I repent wholeheartedly, that I'm asking you to reconsider."

Who is Pedro?

400
He is Mama Elena’s secret lover.
Who is Jose Trevino?
500

This is the food Tita has trouble cooking properly because of her emotions.

What is champandongo?

500

"Most holy Virgin, who's up in heaven, gather up the soul of my mistress Elena an' let her stop wandering among the shades in pulgatory."

Who is Chencha?

500
He warns Tita of the approach of Mama Elena’s ghost.
Who is Pulque?