How to store spices on a boat? If you do it right, they’ll keep the flavor better even in the heat and humidity.
Spices
Space is limited in the galley, so you can't have every spice you might want.
The articles below will help you decide which ones you need, and teach you how to store and use them on a boat. Also see the ingredients section of our recipes for making your own spice mixes.
Too Many Spares on Hand?
How do you keep from realizing that you’re almost out of something and buying a spare . . . several times over?
Space-Saving Spice Storage for Your Boat
By removing spices from their bottles, you can get far more into the same space. Here’s a system for nicely organizing them.
Do You Want a Not-So-Hot Hot Sauce?
Want a really flavorful sauce that’s not really hot — and doesn’t have that harsh pepper taste? Try Pickapeppa — it’s not your usual hot sauce!
Should You Buy Big or Little Spice Containers When Provisioning Your Boat
Should you buy big or little spice containers for the boat? How to decide what size container is best for each of your spices.
A Garden on a Boat
How to have a salad garden on a boat if you’re a liveaboard. What type of container and soil and where to put them at anchor or dock and underway. Fresh greens without refrigeration worries!
A Great Way to Store Spices in a Tiny Boat Galley
A great way to store spices if you have a refrigerator on your boat — less wasted space and longer life for the spices.
A Leading Cause of Dead Spices on Boats
Spices have a hard life aboard a boat, with the typical heat and humidity. Don’t shorten their life even further in the way you use your spices!
Favorite Spices for Boat Life
Thirteen favorite spices — and four liquids — make my essential list when space is limited on a boat or other tiny kitchen.