{"product_id":"like-water-for-chocolate-page-to-plate-series","title":"Like Water for Chocolate: Page to Plate Series","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the fascinating world of Laura Esquivel's award winning novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike Water for Chocolate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where food, love, family and magic come together in one unforgettable story. Four monthly sessions exploring the theme and food from this amazing novel set during the revolution time in Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach session will celebrate the beautiful connection between food, family and emotions. Together, we'll dive into this fantastic novel while cooking a recipe inspired by the flavours, traditions and recipes woven throughout the pages of the book; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe'll talk about the moments that made us laugh, cry and reflect, discovering how a meal can carry memories, emotions and love from one generation to the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a fan of the book already or are reading it for the first time, this event offers a warm and welcoming space to connect with fellow readers, enjoy great food, and experience the story and its food in a whole new way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour ticket includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA paperback copy of the book (sent to you by post)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seat at each of the 4 Page to Plate sessions (one in October, one in November, one in December and the last one in January, see the end of the description for exact dates).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA welcome drink inspired by the drinks in the book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA guided book discussion of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike Water for Chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA demonstration of one of the recipes from the chapters of the book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meal inspired by the chapters of the book read that month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion prompts and conversation led by the host\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA relaxed, intimate atmosphere with fellow book lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seat at a very special last session where a full feast inspired by the food and historical times of the novel will be served.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome hungry for conversation \u0026amp; food and discover how stories can nourish us in more ways than one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSessions will be hosted on the following dates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6th of October, 2026  - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd of November, 2026 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st of December, 2026 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6th of January, 2027 - 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach session will cover three chapters of the book, so please read them before attending to get the most from the discussion and the cooking demonstration. The menu may contain common allergens—dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe tickets are non-refundable but you can transferred to someone else. Each session is unique and will be a once off event. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynopsis of the book: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Mexico during the times of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1917), the novel follows Tita, the youngest of three sisters and daughter of a strict family. Bound by tradition, she cannot marry the love of her life, Pedro. 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