Answer:
The shift in events occurs when Elaine's crush moves away from the neighborhood.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the book A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis, the basic event that occurs which led to a shift in the advancement of the story was when Sims the boyfriend of Elaine also known as Lainey left her suddenly leaving Elaine lonely and dejected. Elaine is portrayed in the story as a lively girl who hoped to have a career in cooking.
As a teen, she developed an interest in a young boy named Sims. Sims did not truly love Elaine because even though he told her all about the misunderstandings with his parents, he never considered or informed Elaine when he left the neighborhood. For the period she was dejected, Elaine's cooking as well as the consoling words from her mother helped her have a better view of matters.