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How to Make Sure You Use the Oldest Supplies First on a Boat

Published on November 2, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you bring provisions on board, do you just stuff them in anywhere? Learn how to do it to ensure that you'll use the oldest first!

When you bring provisions on board, do you just stuff them in anywhere? Learn how to do it to ensure that you’ll use the oldest first!

Buying and Storing Dried Fruits on a Boat

Published on October 29, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Eleven tips for buying dried fruit at a farmer's market or roadside stand, instead of commercial packages.

Eleven tips for buying dried fruit at a farmer’s market or roadside stand, instead of commercial packages.

Faster Baking on a Boat

Published on October 24, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to cut baking times in half or more, using less propane and putting less heat into the boat!

An easy way to cut baking times in half or more, using less propane and putting less heat into the boat!

Bugs in the Flour on Your Boat

Published on October 22, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here are step-by-step instructions on what to do to get rid of bugs in your flour . . . ignoring them only makes the problem worse!

Opening up a container of flour and discovering bugs is not fun. But you can’t ignore it. Here are step-by-step instructions on what to do to get rid of them.

First Aid Tips for Cooking on a Boat

Published on October 1, 2012; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four quick first aid tips for cuts — that usually aren’t taught in any First Aid class!

Boat Provisioning & Water

Published on August 22, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Provisioning your boat? Be sure to consider your boat’s fresh water supply and how long it has to last. Learn exactly how to do this.

Boat Life: Try One First!

Published on August 1, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t end up with a bunch of a food you don’t like. Buy one and try it before you stock up! Especially important if you’re heading to a remote area.

Selecting Vegetables for Boat Voyages – Lin Pardey

Published on July 16, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lin Pardey explains how to select produce that will last the longest on a sea voyage in a video tour of a farmer’s market.

PB2 – Fantastic Powdered Peanut Butter for Boaters

Published on July 13, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

PB2 has 1/3 the weight, 85% less fat, half the sodium, and one-quarter the calories of "low fat" peanut butter . . . but all the taste!

PB2 has 1/3 the weight, 85% less fat, half the sodium, and one-quarter the calories of “low fat” peanut butter . . . but all the taste!

A Better Hanging Fruit Basket for Boats

Published on June 27, 2012; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A less bruising hanging basket for fruits and vegetables.

Make your own hanging fruit basket that solves three big problems with the wire ones! Easy and inexpensive, too.

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