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Silo

Douglas McMaster (author), Silo (Restautant) (associated with work)

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"A seriously eye opening, inspiring and thought-provoking book!" - Nathan Outlaw

"This is not a cook book but a true source of knowledge and inspiration." - Zero Waste Europe

"I've always said that it's in a chef's DNA to utilize what would otherwise be thrown away.  We are hardwired to take the uncoveted and make it delicious. But Doug McMaster is on another level entirely-he is doing some of the most thorough and thoughtful work on food waste today. This book gives you more than a glimpse into his mind. It provides a much needed roadmap for a future of limited resources and growing demands." - Dan Barber, Chef/Co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns

"Silo, in East London, is Britain's first zero-waste restaurant, and this fascinating book sets out the vision and the methods behind what it does. Judges described it as 'an unprecedented, inspiring, stand-alone book', taking readers on 'a fascinating journey to achieve zero waste.' It's 'trailblazing, exciting, relentless and uncompromising' and made all the more valuable because 'the author is also not afraid to include his failures too.' In the end, said the jurors, 'the book leaves you in no question about his revolutionary approach to cooking as his thoughts are conveyed with true conviction and diplomacy.' - Food Book Award 2020 finalist, The Guild of Food Writers


Silo maps out an extraordinary new plan from radical young chef Douglas McMaster, founder of SILO the first zero food-waste restaurant-a food system for the future. 

He's a man on a mission-dedicated to weaning us from our entrenched and over-processed food habits, encouraging us to go for the purest, most natural and efficient way to cook and eat, committed to de-industrializing our food system so that we eat fresh, waste less and make the most of what nature gives us. 

"Closed-loop systems," "radical suppliers," "off-grid ingredients," "waste-free prep" and "clean farming" are just some of the words you will find in this polemic on the future of food as we know it. These are just some of the raw ingredients deftly chopped and mixed into an irresistible and intoxicating fusion. Part inspiration, part practical kitchen know-how, part philosophy-just add anarchic flavours and a dash of pure hope for a beautifully crafted book destined to be a refreshingly radical addition to your kitchen library. 

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Douglas McMaster (author), Silo (Restautant) (associated with work)

Summary

Chapter 1: The Silo

The story begins in the Silo, a massive underground facility that houses 100,000 people. The inhabitants live in strict conformity, each with a designated role and little contact with the outside world. They are governed by the Council of Elders, who maintain order through surveillance and suppression.

Chapter 2: The Watchers

A small group of rebels, known as the Watchers, secretly observes the oppressive regime. Led by Sarah, a young woman with a keen mind, they question the Silo's authority and seek to uncover its secrets.

Example: Sarah notices a pattern in the surveillance recordings that suggests the Elders are monitoring certain individuals more closely than others.

Chapter 3: The Liberation

When one of the Watchers is captured and tortured, the rebels resolve to take action. They infiltrate the Silo's security system and orchestrate a mass escape. During the chaos, the Elders' control over the facility collapses, leading to a bloody uprising.

Chapter 4: The New World

In the aftermath of the liberation, the inhabitants of the Silo face a new challenge: building a society without the oppressive structure they have known. They must grapple with issues of equality, justice, and the collective memory of their past.

Example: The rebels establish a council that represents all sectors of the Silo, ensuring that everyone has a voice in decision-making.

Chapter 5: The Journey

Sarah and a group of fellow rebels embark on a journey outside the Silo, seeking to reconnect with the natural world and discover what lies beyond the underground facility. They encounter both beauty and danger in the uncharted wilderness.

Chapter 6: The Beacon

The explorers eventually reach the surface and discover a vibrant civilization has emerged. They learn that the Silo was once part of a network of facilities, and that the outside world has long been aware of its existence.

Chapter 7: The Reunion

Sarah and her companions return to the Silo, bringing news of the outside world. They share their knowledge and inspire hope in the inhabitants, who now have a glimpse of a future beyond their underground prison.

Chapter 8: The Legacy

Years later, the Silo has transformed into a beacon of knowledge and progress. Its former inhabitants have become a symbol of the indomitable human spirit, proving that even in the darkest of places, the thirst for freedom and connection can prevail.