The Complete Root Cellar Book: Building Plans, Uses and 100 Recipes - Softcover

Maxwell, Steve; MacKenzie, Jennifer

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9780778802433: The Complete Root Cellar Book: Building Plans, Uses and 100 Recipes
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0778802434 ISBN 13: 9780778802433
Publisher: Robert Rose, 2010

Synopsis

Nature's way of storing fruits, vegetables and preserves.

Whether as a way to manage challenging economic times or retain a garden's bounty, root cellars are making a big comeback.

This book takes a fresh look at the art, science and romance of building and stocking a root cellar. There are detailed illustrated construction guides for making four different kinds of root cellars that are functional and attractive. These include never-before-seen models for apartment and condo dwellers and home owners without a basement.

The Complete Root Cellar Book provides technical information on using photovoltaics (solar cells) and other energy technologies to enhance a root cellar's performance and ecological sustainability. It also includes must-know information on how to choose, store and manage a supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and preserves.

The book features 100 recipes that call for stored produce, many of which also make use of the root cellar's specific environment, such as sauerkraut and barrel-fermented dill pickles. These classic dishes, many with new twists, include:

  • Classic leek and potato soup
  • Golden puffed potato puddings
  • Maple pecan crumble apple pie
  • Classic carrot cake
  • Spiced pear butter
  • Three-onion relish

    Root cellars are the best natural way to store food, and this book is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on this time-honored tradition.

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    About the Author

    Steve Maxwell is a cabinetmaker, builder and award-winning home improvement author. Over the past two decades his articles have frequently appeared across North America.

    Jennifer MacKenzie is a professional home economist, author and editor with 15 years' experience in recipe development and testing.

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    Publisher
    Robert Rose
    Publication date
    2010
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0778802434
    ISBN 13 
    9780778802433
    Binding
    Paperback
    Illustrator
    Churchill Len
    Number of pages
    264
    Rating
    • 3.86 out of 5 stars
      51 ratings by Goodreads