The Complete Guide to Your New Root Cellar

Author: Julie Fryer
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 160138341X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
Fruits and vegetables are some of the most expensive parts of any regular menu in your home. With rising transportation costs, a food increase in the summer of 2008 of almost 2 percent, and continually shrinking supplies, the cost of maintaining a healthy supply of these necessary staples is becoming harder and harder for many families. However, with the right resources and planning, you can take advantage of an age old method of storage that will allow you to buy fruits and vegetables when they are least expensive or to grow your own and store them for future use. This book will walk anyone through the process of building and using a root cellar to store their fruits and vegetables for later use, through the cold winter months when even the most basic items can cost an arm and a leg. Before even starting your root cellar, you will learn the basics of choosing the right crops and planting them at the right time or buying them in advance for your root cellar. You will learn how to know which crops and which specific vegetables and fruits are good to keep and which ones should be left alone. You will learn how and when to bring in the harvest and how to prepare for storage effectively. You will learn the basics of spoilage and what to expect from your foods. You will learn what to expect each winter for multiple month storage and which vegetables and fruits to start expecting in your cellar. You will also benefit from interviews with the top experts in the field of storage and root cellaring and farmers who have been storing vegetables for years. You will learn how to start your own underground garden and what various types of cellars exist trenches, closets, and hideaways. You will learn how to start planning your root cellar, how to utilise your basement if you so desire and how to start excavating and preparing it for the first harvest. No matter your situation or your crops, you can benefit from this book and its take on the world of root cellaring and long term fruit and vegetable storage.

Build Your Own Underground Root Cellar

Author: Phyllis Hobson
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603424237
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

The Complete Root Cellar Book

Author: Steve Maxwell
Publisher: Robert Rose
ISBN: 9780778802433
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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

Roots

Author: Diane Morgan
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811878376
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 434

Book Description
Contains information on familiar and exotic root vegetables and includes recipes featuring each vegetable, including horseradish vinaigrette, stir-fried lotus root and snow peas, and yuca chips.

Root Cellaring

Author: Mike Bubel
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 0882667033
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
Tells how to use root cellaring, and gives instruction on both improvising a small root cellar and constructing a true root cellar

Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening

Author: Deborah L. Martin
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1609619854
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language—from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods. In Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening by Deborah L. Martin, general garden-building skills (from "Do I need to dig?" to "Where do I dig?") and specific techniques (from "How do I plant a seed?" to "How much should I water?") are presented in growing-season order—from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than 100 common garden terms are defined, and Smart Starts sidebars offer doable projects to build confidence and enthusiasm for expanding a garden when a gardener is ready. A flower, vegetable, and herb finder highlights easycare plants with good track records. Plus, there are no-dig garden methods, simple garden layouts, and many more tips and hints. With a "no question is unwelcome" approach, a troubleshooting section lessens frustrations and encourages experimentation. Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening is everything a beginning gardener (or one who's new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.

We Sure Can!

Author: Sarah Hood
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
ISBN: 1551524031
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
A cookbook and guide to the “preservationists” and locavore aficionados who are rediscovering the lost art of jams and pickles.

Scraps, Peels, and Stems- ebook

Author: Jill Lightner
Publisher: Skipstone
ISBN: 1680511491
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 455

Book Description
All across the country, food processors, grocers, restaurants, and regular folks throw away perfectly edible food. In fact, every month nearly twenty pounds of food per person is thrown out in the United States, and we consumers are the worst offenders. However, the good news is that it’s easy to reduce waste—while saving money and eating healthier too! Scraps, Peels, and Stems is a comprehensive and accessible guide to how you can reduce food waste in your daily life. Food journalist Jill Lightner shows how to manage your kitchen for less waste through practical strategies, tips, and advice on food purchasing, prep, composting, and storage. From beef bones, Parmesan rinds, and broccoli stems to bruised apples and party leftovers, Jill explains what to do with unused food, and how to avoid the extras in the first place. With attitude, a sense of humor, and the acceptance that none of us are perfect, Jill helps all of us understand some of the larger social, economic, environmental, and agricultural issues around food and its exorbitant waste. Topics and features include: 70+ recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks as well as items for your pantry Money-saving tips throughout Three levels of action for every topic, to help you figure out what’s doable Composting and recycling tips Portioning to avoid leftovers on the plate Meal planning vs. freestyle cooking Grocery shopping and dining-out tactics Storage strategies for small, urban kitchens—and how to read expiration dates Insight into “nose to tail” and “root to stem” cooking trends Through clear advice, quick tips, useful techniques, and easy recipes, Scraps, Peels, and Stems shows how, by looking at the food waste we encounter in our daily lives, we can save money and make a difference.

Crisis Preparedness Handbook, 3rd Edition

Author: Patricia Spigarelli Aston
Publisher: Cross-Current Publishing
ISBN: 0936348070
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 554

Book Description
The crises of 2020 impacted every single one of us. Were you prepared? Are you prepared for the next crisis? This new, updated third edition gives you the tools you need to ensure safety and survival so you can be prepared for any disaster that comes your way. You’ll learn how to: ✓ Identify your crisis risk ✓ Create a customized preparedness plan ✓ Design a basic food-storage system that’s ideal for you ✓ Safely store water and fuel ✓ Tackle sanitation issues and communications breakdowns ✓ Protect your home and family This book also gives you unique benefits you won’t see in other preparedness books, such as: ✓ 5 Things You Can Do Now—Quick-start ideas in each chapter to get you going ✓ Quick Checks—Checklists that help you evaluate options ✓ Worksheets—Planning tools to optimize your preparedness plan ✓ Resource Section—Reviews of unique products that help you prepare ✓ Personally Speaking—Patricia’s tips, insights, and survival life-lessons You’ll love Crisis Preparedness Handbook because it gives you everything you need to confidently handle any crisis and feel the peace that comes with being prepared. Get it now.

Little House Living

Author: Merissa A. Alink
Publisher: Gallery Books
ISBN: 198217899X
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.