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Milk & Dairy
Milk, Dairy & Eggs
on a Boat
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A combination of a small refrigerator and distance from stores can make it tough to have much in the way of dairy products aboard . . . here's how to do it!
 
Be sure to check out our recipes for making yogurt, cheese, and sour cream from non-refrigerated ingredients.

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Storing Butter and Cheese on a Boat

Published on August 22, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for long-term storage of butter and cheese on a boat, both with and without a refrigerator.

Storing butter and cheese on a boat isn’t too hard. Here are some tips for long-term storage both with and without a refrigerator.

Milk with No Refrigeration

Published on August 1, 2024; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boxes of shelf-stable milk on a grocery store shelf

Milk with no refrigeration is easier than you think — here’s exactly where to find it and how to use it aboard.

🎧How to Store Eggs without Refrigeration

Published on August 19, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

Good Powdered Eggs for Use on a Boat

Published on August 14, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Powdered eggs that don’t taste like powdered eggs. These aren’t those awful things you remember from Scouts. They’re good!

Tips for Storing Eggs without Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on November 10, 2012; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many people who store eggs outside the refrigerator flip the cartons each day. Here’s an easy way to know if you or you partner has alerady done it today.

Using and Storing Eggs on a Boat

Published on December 2, 2011; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten tips for using and storing eggs — how to tell if they’re fresh, when are older eggs better, and more.

Frozen Yogurt – A Great Boat Treat

Published on May 23, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make your own frozen yogurt — if you have a freezer and even just a tiny bit of space in it, it’s easy and wonderful treat on a hot day!

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