Root Cellar Menu at the Root Cellar Cafe in Batesburg, Pennsylvania

Root cellars have long been considered reliable food storage spaces, providing ideal conditions that extend the shelf life of vegetables and fruit while homesteaders before modern refrigeration used them as part of homesteading activities.

Root cellars or converted old refrigerators can be invaluable tools in your self-sufficiency toolbox. Proper setup allows you to store fresh homegrown produce over the winter and reduces electricity use during the cold months.

Carolyn: Today we’re discussing root cellaring; an effective and simple technique for food preservation. In essence, it involves creating an environment which is dark and cool to preserve the foods you grow – much like canning but without as much pressure applied. Although more complicated to create an optimal root cellar environment with humidity levels appropriate to particular foodstuffs; nonetheless it is absolutely doable!

Josh: Cold storage can be an easy and inexpensive way to increase homegrown food throughout winter months. My mother used an old refrigerator on her porch to store apples and pears during cold spells; leaving it cracked open helped her immensely with homesteading needs during this season. It truly proved its worth! Josh:

Mylius explained that Root Cellar Cafe takes pride in making as much of its food from scratch in-house to reduce preservative use and ensure maximum freshness for its customers. Their menu boasts homemade Americana fare such as pesto pasta, roasted garlic hummus and seared salmon with balsamic glaze – among many other tasty offerings!

Root Cellar Cafe features seasonal cuisine that changes depending on local availability. Housed in an imposing 115-year-old brick building that began as Batesburg’s town pharmacy, its menu regularly changes throughout the year to reflect local needs.

Root Cellar Cafe prides itself on offering customers an enjoyable dining experience at its location in an historic landmark building, from bar seating to tables and outdoor patio dining. Their staff take great pleasure in providing customers with such an authentic dining experience and encourage patrons to savor every bite as they take in its rich historical atmosphere. Zinfandel pairs particularly well with heartier dishes while lighter fare dishes may require white wines from their winery – staff would be happy to assist when selecting wines to pair with dishes from this selection.


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