From Scratch

 is a romantic drama series about an American woman falling in love with a man she meets while in Italy. It is based on Tembi Locke's bestselling memoir.

Summary
"An artist finds romance with a chef in Italy and embarks on a life-changing journey of love, loss, resilience and hope across cultures and continents."

- Official Netflix synopsis

"Inspired by the memoir, From Scratch is a cross-cultural love story that follows Amahle "Amy" Wheeler (played by Zoe Saldaña) an American student studying abroad in Italy, as she meets and falls in love with Lino, a Sicilian chef. Their whirlwind romance faces many unforeseen challenges, including their very different cultural backgrounds; true to real life, it is also infused with lightheartedness and moments of humor that exist alongside the more serious ones. But when Lino is faced with unimaginable health challenges and the couple’s future is threatened, the two families come together to create an extended family unlike any they could have imagined, proving that love crosses all borders."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Zoe Saldaña as Amahle "Amy" Wheeler
 * Eugenio Mastrandrea as Lino Ortolano
 * Keith David as Hershel Wheeler
 * Danielle Deadwyler as Zora Wheeler
 * Judith Scott as Maxine Wheeler
 * Kellita Smith as Lynn Wheeler
 * Lucia Sardo as Filomena Ortolano
 * Paride Benassai as Giacomo Ortolano
 * Roberta Rigano as Biagia Ortolano

Episodes

 * Season One

 First Tastes Carne e Ossa A Villa. A Broom. A Cake. Bitter Almonds Bread and Brine Heirlooms Between the Fire and the Pan Aftertastes