{"product_id":"chili-queen-mi-historia-paperback","title":"Chili Queen: Mi Historia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarian L. Martinello\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It happened on the plaza that never slept--my favorite place in the whole of the city,\" writes Lupe P駻ez, to begin her memoir. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A mix of historical fact, vintage photos and maps, recipes, music, folklore, and south Texan culture, Lupe's story offers an eyewitness account of life on Military Plaza in San Antonio during the 1880s. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Facing the impending failure of her family's chili stand, Lupe is certain she can improve profits. But her older sister and hostess, Josefa, resists Lupe's arguments--until Tom O'Malley, an itinerant vaudeville actor, arrives. By default, Lupe becomes Chili Queen, but each new venture presents new challenges for the struggling chili stand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peter Meyer comes to town from the Hill Country to pursue his dream of becoming a shopkeeper. Despite their cultural differences, he and Lupe are drawn to one another by more than romantic feelings. They share a common entrepreneurial dream, and Peter helps Lupe grow in her business savvy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Just as business improves, word spreads of a new city hall on the plaza and the subsequent eviction of all chili stands. Where will they go? What will they do? The choice is Lupe's to make. And her response is bold.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARIAN MARTINELLO has enjoyed a forty-year career as teacher and university professor in interdisciplinary learning and teaching. She holds the title of professor emeritus at the University of Texas at San Antonio and serves as president of the UTSA Retired Faculty Association. She has previously published \u003ci\u003eThe Search for Emma's Story\u003c\/i\u003e (1987), \u003ci\u003eThe Search for Pedro's Story\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), and \u003ci\u003eThe Search for a Chili Queen\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) with TCU Press. She currently resides in San Antonio, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461713903794,"sku":"9780875656137","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/843b558d4789d3917f3eeeee1828b229.webp?v=1778953742","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/chili-queen-mi-historia-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}