How can you test stainless quality on kitchen and galley items when it’s not marked? Actually, it’s easy to avoid the dreaded “rusting stainless!” [More] Testing Stainless Quality

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How can you test stainless quality on kitchen and galley items when it’s not marked? Actually, it’s easy to avoid the dreaded “rusting stainless!” [More] Testing Stainless Quality
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Want a great cup of coffee, but don’t have the power for an electric coffee grinder? This manual coffee grinder works well and won’t wear you out! [More] Manual Coffee Grinder
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Stainless isn’t all the same, even when it comes to galley gear. What do the different designations mean? [More] Stainless Differences in the Galley
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These dish rags work better than any others I’ve used to get dishes clean, with the added bonus of just never smelling nasty. No need to use a fresh rag every day! One of the most popular items with TBG readers. [More] A Dishrag That Doesn’t Get Stinky!
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Okay, I’ve always heard that a great cup of coffee begins with grinding your own beans. I finally believe it . . . and love this grinder! [More] Coffee Grinder
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I use my little Corelle bowls for so many things, literally from soup to nuts . . . here’s why! [More] Small Corelle Bowls
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Are there really differences in pans? YES! Do you have to spend a fortune to get a good one? NO! Here’s my experience . . . [More] Bread Pan
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Want to keep a bottle of wine secure in the cockpit during happy hour? It will fall out of most drink holders — but this wine bottle holder is ideal! [More] Cockpit Wine Bottle Holder
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Don’t have a refrigerator? freezer? or want more space in yours? The Engle line of portable refrigerator/freezers and drop-in units might be the answer — super-easy to install and very energy efficient! [More] Engel Portable Freezer – Refrigerator
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If you have a double sink, you can easily make one side into a dish drainer — great if you’re doing dishes underway (or in a rolly anchorage) as dishes are contained and can’t fall to the floor! [More] In-Sink Dish Drainer
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