The Complete Root Cellar Book
Building Plans, Uses and 100 Recipes
By Steve Maxwell and Jennifer MacKenzie

“Root cellars offer a lifestyle…Even the seemingly simple act of visiting your cellar regularly to examine your stores and carry something delicious up to the kitchen affords simple satisfactions that can’t be sealed in cellophane.”

There’s truly no better or more natural way to store food than in a root cellar.  The advantages go beyond increased storage space and simple economy:  root cellaring allows a richer food experience and cultivation of skills that are both fulfilling and globally responsible.  And, this time-honoured tradition can be enhanced by today’s leading-edge technologies. 

Whether you live in a house or a condo, it is possible to create your own root cellar.  The Complete Root Cellar Book has detailed instructions on building a cellar, advice on how to ensure that the food stored stays wholesome and delicious, and 100 recipes that incorporate cellared food into classic and innovative dishes.

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.