From Scratch, David Moscow
From Scratch, David Moscow
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From Scratch
Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing, and Foraging on a Fragile Planet

Author: David Moscow, Jon Moscow

Narrator: David Moscow

Unabridged: 8 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/17/2023


Synopsis

In an effort to help us reconnect with the food that sustains our lives, David Moscow has spent four years going around the world, meeting with rock star chefs, and sourcing ingredients within local food ecosystems—experiences taking place in over twenty countries that include milking a water buffalo to make mozzarella for pizza in Italy; harvesting oysters in Long Island Sound, and honey from wild bees in Kenya; and making patis in the Philippines, beer in Malta, and sea salt in Iceland.

Moscow takes us on deep dives (sometimes literally) with fisherfolk, farmers, scientists, community activists, historians, hunters, and more, bringing back stories of the communities, workers, and environments involved—some thriving, some in jeopardy, all interconnected with food.

The result is this travel journal that marvels in the world around us while simultaneously examining the environmental issues, cultural concerns, and overlooked histories intertwined with the food we eat to survive and thrive. Through the people who harvest, hunt, fish, and forage each day, we come to understand today's reality and tomorrow's risks and possibilities.

About David Moscow

David Moscow is the creator, executive producer, and host of From Scratch. David made his feature film debut at age thirteen in Big, starring as the young Tom Hanks; soon after, he starred with Christian Bale in Newsies. He has appeared in dozens of films, television shows, and theater productions over a thirty-five year career.

David founded the production company UnLTD Pictures. He has executive produced more than twenty feature films, including Under the Silver Lake, To Dust, Strawberry Mansion, and Wild Nights with Emily. He also directed the thriller Desolation.

David currently lives in LA, with his wife and son-and develops mixed-income sustainably green apartment buildings in NYC.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sally on December 09, 2022

This is a thought provoking and inspiring exploration of the food we eat, the complexities of the production processes to bring it to our tables, and its sustainability. It also looks at a number of the factors at play including cultural, environmental and political, as well as the demands of a rapi......more

Goodreads review by Vincent on June 17, 2023

I love buying and reading these types of books. Boats, yachts, historical events and books about the sea are generally excellent. If there are sequels in your series, I would love to read them. The beauties of owning the books of important authors cannot be discussed. I'm looking forward to your new b......more

Goodreads review by Linda on December 06, 2022

What a treat to read! In a whirlwind trip around the world, David Moscow gives us a peek at the sometimes delightful and sometimes distressing stories behind the foods we eat. He also introduces us to lesser-known vittles we could cultivate and consume. The author is an actor with a notable role in......more

Goodreads review by Amy Lee on January 03, 2023

I do not believe that my review gives a lot of spoilers but it will give a little bit of an idea of some of the chapters in the book. Please be aware. I am reviewing the audiobook for From Scratch by David Moscow read by the author. As I've only watched a few episodes of his show on cable television......more

Goodreads review by Christine on September 29, 2023

One of the best nonfiction reads I have encountered.... From Scratch: Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing, and Foraging on a Fragile Planet by David Moscow and Jon Moscow The author travels around the world visiting well-known chefs. While he is there, he goes out and forages for the ingredien......more