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Handy Kitchen Reference: Cooking Cheat Sheet Booklet

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A close-up of The Boat Galley Handy Kitchen Reference open to the "Increase or Decrease a Recipe" chart, showing columns for 1/3 recipe, 1/2 recipe, original recipe amount, double recipe, and triple recipe, held by a thumb at the bottom edge.

Marine product: A waterproof kitchen cheat sheet booklet with 27 charts — measurement conversions, ingredient substitutions, recipe scaling (1/3, 1/2, double, triple), US/metric, baking and cooking temperatures, pressure cooker times, vegetable storage, oil smoking points, and more. The answers your recipes leave out, without needing internet.

Storing Food Without Refrigeration

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cover of Storing Food Without Refrigeration: Camping, RVing, Boating, Living off the Grid (Revised & Expanded 3rd Edition) by Carolyn Shearlock, with a collage of food photos including yogurt with fresh berries and a three-bean salad, both of which can be made with non-refrigerated ingredients.

Book: Confidently store fresh food and cook real meals on your boat without a working refrigerator — fruits, vegetables, cheese, eggs, meat, milk, and more. 60+ meal ideas, a 4-day sample plan, and proven techniques. Also useful for camping, RVing, and off-grid living.

The Boat Galley Cookbook

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cover of The Boat Galley Cookbook by Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons, subtitled "800 Everyday Recipes and Essential Tips for Cooking Aboard," shown beside a photo of the cookbook open on a galley counter next to fresh carrots and a green pepper on a cutting board, with sea salt, black pepper, ReaLemon juice, mayonnaise, a box grater, and a bowl of slaw nearby.

Book: 800+ boat-friendly recipes and essential tips for cooking aboard. Clear step-by-step directions, a substitutions chapter with 100+ replacements, make-it-yourself pantry staples, and techniques for cooking underway, baking without an oven, and thermal cooking. Works with small galleys, tiny fridges, and limited water and power.

Is Rust on Canned Food Safe? What Cruisers Need to Know

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 29, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Several canned food brands on their sides showing rust on rims and lids

Found a rusty can in your locker? Here’s the quick, FDA-backed rule for deciding whether it’s safe or headed for the trash.

Cruising Readiness All-Access Pass

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everything you need to know to live on a boat

Course bundle: All 11 Boat Galley courses for one low price — from Dreamer to Cruiser to Hurricane Prep to Bahamas, plus Provisioning, Storage, the Tiny Fridge, Boat Dog, Small Budget Cruising, VHF, Unwritten Rules, and the Uncertain Cruiser. Save $300+ vs. buying individually.

Eating Well With A Tiny Fridge

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Baked Tuscan Chicken on a serving plate

Online course: Have great meals with the tiny fridge on your boat. Go up to three weeks between grocery trips with galley-tested strategies for maximizing every cubic inch of a small refrigerator.

Provisioning, Meal Planning, and Food Storage for Boaters

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Red shopping basket filled with groceries including a pineapple, bananas, and other fresh produce, sitting in a brightly stocked grocery store aisle — provisioning for a boat trip

Online course: Learn how to provision your boat — what to buy, how much, how to store it, and flexible meal planning that works even when plans change.

Using Pot Restraints on a Boat Stove

Published on April 13, 2026; last updated on April 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don’t have your pans — and food — go flying!

Six (plus) Tools for Easy Galley Clean Up

Published on March 26, 2026; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nail brush, spatula, denture tablets, q-tips - tools for cleaning galley

Cleaning up without a dishwasher can be a chore. But these six (inexpensive!) tools will make it a lot easier.

What Not to Store Behind Your Boat Galley Stove

Published on March 25, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

One key safety tip in planning your food stowage . . . don't get burned!

When you’re storing goods do you keep in mind what not to store behind your boat galley stove? Here are a few tips.

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