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Boat Refrigerator Insulation Test

Published on June 1, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your refrigerator or ice box losing its cool? Make sure all that nice cold air stays IN the refrigerator!

Is your refrigerator or ice box losing its cool? Make sure all that nice cold air stays IN the refrigerator!

Food Allergy Labeling When Cruising

Published on May 20, 2013; last updated on January 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Have a food allergy and thinking of cruising outside your home country? Wondering how you’ll figure out labels in a foreign language? Labeling laws in most countries make it a little easier.

Does Organizing Boat Lockers Waste Space?

Published on May 6, 2013; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it worth the empty space between bins (not to mention the space the containers themselves take up) to organize the galley when you’ve got so little space to begin with?

How to Store Box Mixes on a Boat

Published on April 6, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn the best way to store box mixes on a boat to keep them safe from bugs, humidity, heat and motion. Make sure your box mixes will be good to use.

More Ways to Make Ice Cubes on a Boat

Published on March 29, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a freezer on your boat? But don’t see how you have enough space to fit a whole tray of ice cubes in there along with everything else you want? Here’s what some readers are using!

Box-Mix Corn Bread in the Omnia

Published on March 27, 2013; last updated on November 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

More info on using an Omnia Stove Top Oven to make great baked goods if you don’t have a conventional oven!

How to Know What is Already On the Boat

Published on March 11, 2013; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid over-buying by keeping a provisioning list.

A simple solution to know what’s on the boat and what you need. Editable download arranged by grocery store sections with space for other provisions.

Is a Galley Strap a Good Idea in a Boat Galley?

Published on March 9, 2013; last updated on April 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Properly designed galley straps can keep a cook from being tossed across the boat in rough conditions. But poorly designed ones leave the cook exposed to burns!

Making Do in the Galley

Published on March 6, 2013; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pan of brownies showing how to adjust baking time when changing pan size

Making do is a way of life in a boat galley. You can usually find gear that you already have that will do what you need. See some of my substitutions.

Problems with Baking Powder on a Boat

Published on March 1, 2013; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

These little cans of Rumford Reduced Sodium Baking Power are great for use on a boat. Learn how they’re different from other brands for cooking on a boat.

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