In the heart of the Sicilian countryside, Tembi Locke's poignant memoir, 'From Scratch,' unfolds as a tribute to cross-cultural love, the sacredness of family, and the healing essence of food. After an electrifying encounter in Florence, Tembi, a black American actress, and Saro, a Sicilian chef, fall passionately in love, defying the latter's traditionalist family's expectations. They carve out a beautiful life in Los Angeles, filled with love, a treasured adopted daughter, and shared dreams. But when Saro is gripped by cancer, everything they've built is threatened. Following Saro's death, Tembi returns with their daughter to Sicily, where she is embraced by the natural beauty, the enriching old-world customs, and Saro's family—once distant, now offering solace. Over three summers, amidst flavorful feasts and verdant fields, Tembi seeks to stitch together a new reality, reflecting on a remarkable journey of love and loss, and the indomitable spirit of starting anew. 'From Scratch' is not just a tale of grief but a lyrical exploration of transformative love and the pursuit of harmony.