Romantic Mexican drama based on the novel by Laura Esquivel. When Tita (Lumi Cavazos) receives a proposal from her lover, Pedro (Marco Leonardi), her mother refuses to give her consent as she wishes her elder daughter to marry first. As a result, Tita's sister is offered Pedro and accepts, leaving Tita at home looking after her mother. Upset, Tita expresses her anger and sorrow through food, especially chocolate.